Rocket Test & Integration Technician

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Integration Engineer to support rocket engine and space vehicle testing. You will oversee facility construction, operation, and test article integration, ensuring safe, repeatable test campaigns and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include wiring, instrumentation checkout, data acquisition support, and collaboration with design engineers. This role requires lifting, safety rigor, and shift readiness for testing campaigns.

Qualifications

• Experience in propulsion facility/system or launch vehicle operation, integration, or maintenance.
• 3+ years of experience in rocket engine test facility support, testing rocket or jet engines, or closely related applications.
• Experience with pneumatic systems, propellant loading and off-loading systems.
• Test facility construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Test, flight and safety critical hardware.
• Instrumentation, sensors, and electronics.
• Standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings – P&IDs, fabrication drawings.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Test facility construction, operation and maintenance.
• Fabrication and routing of pressurization and propellant tubing.
• Test article integration and checkout.
• Reviewing, editing and following Test Procedures.
• Operation of test facility systems.
• Installation and checkout of wire harnesses and instrumentation.
• General trouble shooting of instrumentation, valves, leaks, etc
• Working with engineers on design concepts/improvements and development tests.
• Planning and communicating assembly steps for complex mechanical installations.
• Providing design feedback on the test stand and test article(s).
• Flexibility to support testing campaigns as required – this may mean shift work or extended hours based on testing needs.
• Safe working practices: Safely working with hazardous chemicals and high pressure systems.
• Demonstrate a strong bias for safety in operations.
• Install, configure, and remove test articles, fixtures, and instrumentation per work instructions and procedures.
• Operate and monitor test stand systems, including propellant, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical ground support equipment.
• Execute test procedures, including pre-test checkouts, leak checks, loading operations, and post-test safing.
• Assist with data acquisition setup, sensor installation, calibration, and verification.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of test facility equipment and GSE.
• Follow all safety protocols for hazardous operations, including cryogenics, high-pressure gases, and flammable propellants.
• Document work accurately in logs, travelers, and quality records, and flag nonconformances.
• Support test readiness reviews, anomaly investigations, and corrective actions

Skills

3+ years rocket engine test facility

Propulsion facility experience

Pneumatic systems experience

Instrumentation and sensors

Reading drawings (P&IDs)

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Integration Engineer to support rocket engine and space vehicle testing. You will oversee facility construction, operation, and test article integration, ensuring safe, repeatable test campaigns and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include wiring, instrumentation checkout, data acquisition support, and collaboration with design engineers. This role requires lifting, safety rigor, and shift readiness for testing campaigns.