Rocket Test Technician: Hypergolic Systems & Safety

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options for regular employees

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking experienced Technicians to join its hypergol test stand operations team in Van Horn, TX. You will contribute to the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of liquid rocket engine test systems using hypergolic propellants, while upholding safety and 5S/FOD controls.

You will work on complex tasks with minimal supervision, train junior teammates, and support test development with peers and engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in rocket or jet engine testing, test facility support, or similar field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in test operations and facility systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for fluid systems, pneumatics, and instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on complex tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Ability to obtain Hazardous Materials Technician certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to test facility construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Execute test stand procedures with high reliability and minimal supervision.
• Perform test article integration and system checkouts.
• Safely work with hypergolic propellants and high-pressure fluid systems.
• Review, edit, and follow test procedures and operate test consoles.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, valves, leaks, and other system components.
• Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations.
• Provide input on Ground Support Equipment and test article designs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Teamwork

Read drawings/schematics

Emergency response

Use hand tools

Education

Hazardous Materials Technician certification

FEMA/NIMS IS-700/800/200 courses

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking experienced Technicians to join its hypergol test stand operations team in Van Horn, TX. You will contribute to the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of liquid rocket engine test systems using hypergolic propellants, while upholding safety and 5S/FOD controls.

You will work on complex tasks with minimal supervision, train junior teammates, and support test development with peers and engineers.