Spaceflight Test Engineer I

Blue Origin LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability protection

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an early-career to mid-level test engineer to contribute to the design, analysis, and operation of test systems for propulsion, fluids, and electronics. You will work with safety, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to ensure robust test programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis, and documentation, with opportunities to grow into leadership and independent project work across multiple U.S. sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or similar discipline.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2027.
• Experience with a testing environment and executing test procedures.
• Relevant internship/co‑op and/or hands‑on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self‑driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.
• Familiar with the following software: LabVIEW, AutoCAD P&ID, Winplot, Windchill, Creo.
• Experience with hazard and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Aspects of applied test engineering including the design, analysis, and operation of test systems for testing fluid, propulsion, mechanical and electronic systems.
• Projects will include the integration of safety, manufacturing, operations, materials and processes, instrumentation, test control systems, and systems engineering.
• Analyzing test data to support requirements verification tasks.
• Directing integration of hardware into our test facilities.
• Conducting test planning, risk assessments, evaluation, and mitigations, test set up, execution, post-test data review, and performance analysis.
• Developing test support software and equipment to improve test frequency and quality.
• Identifying, scoping, and resolving test-related problems.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Teamwork

Self-driven

Adaptable

Education

B.S. in mechanical engineering

B.S. in aerospace engineering

B.S. in electrical engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

LabVIEW

AutoCAD P&ID

Winplot

Windchill

Creo

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an early-career to mid-level test engineer to contribute to the design, analysis, and operation of test systems for propulsion, fluids, and electronics. You will work with safety, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to ensure robust test programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis, and documentation, with opportunities to grow into leadership and independent project work across multiple U.S. sites.