Launch Test Engineer III - Electrical Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on Test and Launch Engineer to join the Launch Operations and OLS Test Operations team on Space Coast, FL. You will perform operations and maintenance on ground support equipment, focusing on electrical instrumentation and controls supporting launch operations.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, 5+ years with test teams, experience with PLCs, electronics and schematics, and the ability to read technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related field.
• Experience with test teams as fluids test engineer, console operator, or equivalent hands-on role.
• Experience with electrical equipment such as electronics, transducers, PLCs, and software systems.
• Ability to read schematics and P&IDs.
• Ability to develop English work instructions or test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure launch facility components are properly maintained to support launch activities.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable test and maintenance processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering, QA, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate space hardware readiness.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Ensure work aligns with AS9100/ISO 9001 safety standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC experience

Instrumentation

Schematics reading

Test procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on Test and Launch Engineer to join the Launch Operations and OLS Test Operations team on Space Coast, FL. You will perform operations and maintenance on ground support equipment, focusing on electrical instrumentation and controls supporting launch operations.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, 5+ years with test teams, experience with PLCs, electronics and schematics, and the ability to read technical drawings.