Launch Operations Test Engineer II

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a hands-on Test and Launch Engineer to join the Launch Operations team. You will maintain ground support equipment and test, inspect, and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, cryogenic, and electrical systems to ensure launch readiness.

The role requires safety-focused engineering, collaboration with design, quality, and supply chain, and the ability to develop test documentation and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or related technical field from an accredited university.
• Experience Levels with supporting test teams as a fluids test engineer, console operator, or equivalent hands on role. (0-3 years Level I Engineer, 3+ Level II Engineer, 5+ Level III Engineer, 8+ Sr Level Engineer)
• Working knowledge of various systems, ranging from pressurized gas systems, cryogenics, fluid systems, hydraulics, instrumentation and controls, or structural components, depending on discipline
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and instrumentation related to fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, cryogenics, or similar), with the ability to read schematics and P&IDs.
• 1+ years of experience developing English work instructions or test procedures to implement upgrades, perform maintenance, and verify system performance
• Strong commitment to safety and proven ability to execute or oversee multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to support off-shift, extended hours, and weekends as required for mission milestones.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the launch facility components are properly maintained to support launch activities.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable test and maintenance processes that support Blue Origin’s mission.
• Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building a road to space.
• Develop and maintain test documentation work instructions and inspection plans for routine and corrective maintenance for ground systems.
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; develop and implement corrective actions that enhance reliability and performance.
• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space.
• Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction, optimizing our ability to achieve our mission at scale.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Electrical engineering

Computer engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

3D CAD

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a hands-on Test and Launch Engineer to join the Launch Operations team. You will maintain ground support equipment and test, inspect, and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, cryogenic, and electrical systems to ensure launch readiness.

The role requires safety-focused engineering, collaboration with design, quality, and supply chain, and the ability to develop test documentation and procedures.