Space Systems Test Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Test Engineer to support the Van Horn, TX test facility maintenance and upgrades. You will develop maintenance plans, troubleshoot hardware, and lead root-cause analyses for propulsion and test stand systems, ensuring safe, reliable operations for high‑pressure, cryogenic, and pneumatic equipment.

You will collaborate across engineering and operations to implement improvements, train technicians, and support readiness reviews, with travel and a flexible schedule as needed to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in testing environment with focus on engineering and project management.
• Ability to lead projects from concept definition to full implementation.
• Advanced computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office).
• Fluids and thermodynamics fundamentals at an intermediate level.
• Data analysis to recommend dispositions based on system performance.
• Knowledge of instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers).
• High‑pressure, cryogenic, hydraulic, pneumatic, data acquisition, and electrical power systems knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, requirements, and drawings.
• Ability to safely work around pressurized systems up to 6,000 PSIG.

Responsibilities

• Author maintenance plans and instructions for test facility hardware.
• Define maintenance requirements and perform root cause analysis.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and implement corrective actions.
• Support functional testing of valves, filters, regulators using high pressure fluids.
• Coordinate with external vendors for maintenance and repairs.
• Contribute to risk assessments and safety reviews and ensure compliance.
• Develop training curricula for engineers and technicians and mentor staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Engineering standards interpretation

Communication

Windows/Microsoft Office

Reading engineering drawings

Safety around pressurized systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Windchill

CAD Creo

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Pressure transducers

Thermocouples

RTDs

Flow meters

Accelerometers

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Test Engineer to support the Van Horn, TX test facility maintenance and upgrades. You will develop maintenance plans, troubleshoot hardware, and lead root-cause analyses for propulsion and test stand systems, ensuring safe, reliable operations for high‑pressure, cryogenic, and pneumatic equipment.

You will collaborate across engineering and operations to implement improvements, train technicians, and support readiness reviews, with travel and a flexible schedule as needed to