Launch Test Engineer III - Ground Systems & Automation

Blue Origin; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on Launch & Test Engineer for our Space Coast operations. You'll test, maintain, and optimize ground support equipment across facilities supporting orbital rockets and lunar spacecraft systems.

Advancing safety, reliability, and cadence, you will work with cross-functional teams to drive test readiness, perform PHAs/HAZOPs, and implement engineering changes to accelerate spaceflight readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with automated test sequences for cryogenic, propellant or pneumatic systems.
• Real-time console operations and off-nominal/ anomaly response experience.
• Knowledge of IGS, PLC, DAQ and test data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, operate and maintain test facilities for orbital rockets and launch systems.
• Generate and execute high‑pressure gas, cryogenic and fluid test procedures.
• Lead test operations with technicians; review data for facility health.
• Develop procedures and documentation; support safety and configuration management.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Aerospace engineering

Test operations

PLC/DAQ/HIL

Safety compliance

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

AutoCAD P&ID

CREO

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on Launch & Test Engineer for our Space Coast operations. You'll test, maintain, and optimize ground support equipment across facilities supporting orbital rockets and lunar spacecraft systems.

Advancing safety, reliability, and cadence, you will work with cross-functional teams to drive test readiness, perform PHAs/HAZOPs, and implement engineering changes to accelerate spaceflight readiness.