Senior Test Technician - Spaceflight Test & Launch

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Test Technician in Kent, WA to execute development, qualification, and production tests on aerospace hardware. You will follow procedures precisely, document results, and collaborate with engineers to improve test setups and processes.

You'll set up test configurations, operate environmental chambers and electrical test equipment, and mentor junior technicians while contributing to a safety‑focused culture. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years hands-on testing/electromechanical experience.
• Ability to follow written procedures and document results clearly.
• Experience with electrical test equipment (DMMs, scopes, power supplies).
• Experience handling ESD-sensitive assemblies and controls.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to work off-shift, overtime and weekends if needed.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute development, qualification, and production test procedures on hardware and document outcomes.
• Set up and break down test configurations, harnesses, and chamber loading.
• Operate environmental test equipment including thermal and vibration chambers.
• Perform electrical tests: continuity, isolation, dielectric withstand, powered tests.
• Handle flight hardware with ESD and contamination controls.
• Record data and complete work order buyoffs in real time.
• Identify anomalies, stop work when needed, and assist troubleshooting.
• Redline procedures and drive updates with test engineering.
• Propose improvements to test setup, tooling, and sequencing to reduce cycle time.
• Verify calibration of tools and record identifiers and due dates.
• Maintain test stations, equipment, and housekeeping.
• Support station bring-up, checkout, and first-article tests with engineering.
• Run and help develop automated test sequences and triage failures.
• Train and mentor technicians, including off‑shift crews.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and FOD-free work area.

Skills

Procedures execution

ESD handling

Reading engineering drawings

Collaboration

Safety culture

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics/mechatronics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Continuity testers

Torque tools

Calibrated tools

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Test Technician in Kent, WA to execute development, qualification, and production tests on aerospace hardware. You will follow procedures precisely, document results, and collaborate with engineers to improve test setups and processes.

You'll set up test configurations, operate environmental chambers and electrical test equipment, and mentor junior technicians while contributing to a safety‑focused culture. Some travel may be required.