Senior Launch & Test Engineer for Space Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a hands‑on Launch & Test Engineer to join the OLS Test Operations team in Cape Canaveral. You will design, test, and maintain ground support equipment and test enabling hardware for GS2 and related systems, with exposure to cryogenic, hydraulic, electrical, and propellant domains.

The role requires broad technical breadth across cryogenics, hydraulics, electronics, PLCs, and software, plus readiness for off‑shift hours and travel as needed. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related engineering field from an accredited university.
• Experience with automated test sequences in cryogenic, propellant, or pneumatic processes.
• Levels I-III- Senior engineering progression expectations and years.
• Experience authoring/executing automated console procedures for live tests.
• Real-time console operations with anomaly response capabilities.
• Proven PLC, DAQ, HIL, and integrated ground systems experience.
• Knowledge of gas, cryogenic, fluid, hydraulic, or related systems.
• At least 1 year creating work instructions or test procedures.
• Strong safety commitment and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, operate, and maintain test facilities for orbital rockets and related systems.
• Generate and execute test procedures for high‑pressure gas, cryogenic, and fluid systems.
• Work with technicians to perform work on test facilities and test articles.
• Review test data to assess facility health and performance at system level.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, work instructions, and inspection plans.

Skills

Real-time console operations

Anomaly response

Safety-focused mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Test procedure development

Troubleshooting complex systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, aerospace, chemical, electrical or computer engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Test Stand

Python

MATLAB

AutoCAD P&ID

Winplot

Windchill

CREO

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a hands‑on Launch & Test Engineer to join the OLS Test Operations team in Cape Canaveral. You will design, test, and maintain ground support equipment and test enabling hardware for GS2 and related systems, with exposure to cryogenic, hydraulic, electrical, and propellant domains.

The role requires broad technical breadth across cryogenics, hydraulics, electronics, PLCs, and software, plus readiness for off‑shift hours and travel as needed. U.S.