Senior Mechanical Test Engineer - Spacecraft & Test Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Huntsville, AL is seeking a hands-on hardware test engineer to apply multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge in test planning, execution, and data analysis for mechanical and electromechanical systems. You will lead test campaigns, coordinate test gear, and ensure safety and quality while collaborating across teams.

The role emphasizes developing test stands, using CAD tools, and working with data acquisition instrumentation, with opportunities for growth in a spaceflight

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on hardware testing experience.
• Experience developing test stands and fixtures.
• CAD experience with mechanical design tools.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Apply experience to mechanical component and subsystem test planning and execution, including qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
• Identify test events, needs, and equipment required for test.
• Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate test crews and vehicle configurations for testing.
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.
• Analyze and archive test data; support post-test reviews.

Skills

Hands-on hardware testing

Test planning

Data acquisition

Test environments

Mechanical CAD

Test automation

Communication of technical findings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Tools

PTC Creo/Windchill

MATLAB

Python

Data acquisition instrumentation

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Huntsville, AL is seeking a hands-on hardware test engineer to apply multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge in test planning, execution, and data analysis for mechanical and electromechanical systems. You will lead test campaigns, coordinate test gear, and ensure safety and quality while collaborating across teams.

The role emphasizes developing test stands, using CAD tools, and working with data acquisition instrumentation, with opportunities for growth in a spaceflight