Mechanical Test Engineer II, Lunar Systems

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a hands-on engineer to advance mechanical and electromechanical test activities for spaceflight hardware within the Lunar Permanence unit. You will plan, execute, and document tests, develop fixtures, and work with vendors to ensure safe, reliable testing of subsystems and assemblies.

The role requires a 2+ year background in hardware testing, CAD design, data acquisition, and a strong commitment to quality and safety in aerospace testing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• 2+ years hands-on hardware testing experience with electromechanical assemblies or multi-axis systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing test stands and fixtures.
• Mechanical design experience using CAD tools and test planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply direct experience to mechanical component and subsystem test planning and execution, including development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
• Identify test events, needs and equipment required for test.
• Create and review Test Plans, Test Procedures, safety assessments, schematics, and other engineering artifacts.
• Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing.
• Coordinate test crews, support equipment and vehicle configurations for testing.
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data.

Skills

Hardware testing

Test planning

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Tools

CAD tools

Data acquisition systems

Windchill

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a hands-on engineer to advance mechanical and electromechanical test activities for spaceflight hardware within the Lunar Permanence unit. You will plan, execute, and document tests, develop fixtures, and work with vendors to ensure safe, reliable testing of subsystems and assemblies.

The role requires a 2+ year background in hardware testing, CAD design, data acquisition, and a strong commitment to quality and safety in aerospace testing environments.