Technical Specialist – Test Campaigns & System Builds

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state seeks a Technical Specialist to lead test campaigns and oversee system builds, acting as a bridge between engineering, test operations, and production teams to ensure on‑schedule, on‑spec progress.

The role requires a strong background in test methodologies, system integration, and hardware assembly, with 8+ years in related roles and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Hybrid work environment and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in test operations, system integration, hardware builds, or related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects, including planning and scheduling.
• Strong technical foundation in test methodologies, system integration, and hardware assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and drive execution in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• System Build Oversight: provide technical oversight throughout system integration and rapid prototyping.
• Monitor build progress against schedule and identify risks to delivery.
• Act as a technical advisor to build efforts and provide hands‑on troubleshooting support.
• Drive continuous improvement in test and build processes, tools, and documentation.
• Test Campaign Leadership: coordinate ongoing test campaigns with detailed test plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Collaborate with engineering, test operations, quality and technicians to execute campaigns safely and efficiently.
• Track test progress, communicate status and risks to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Test operations

System integration

Hardware assembly

Cross‑functional coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Specialist to serve as a technical leader supporting test campaigns and development system builds. In this hybrid role, you will act as both a technical coordinator —driving planning, orchestration, and execution of test activities—and a hands‑on advisor who oversees the progress and quality of system integration and builds. You will bridge the gap between engineering, test, and production teams, ensuring that hardware is built, integrated, and tested on schedule and to specification. This role is ideal for a technically deep professional who thrives at the intersection of project coordination and engineering execution.

Responsibilities

System Build Oversight Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout system integration and rapid prototyping activities. Monitor build progress against schedule, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to delivery. Act as a technical advisor to build efforts, resolving integration challenges and providing hands‑on troubleshooting support. Ensure builds adhere to engineering specifications, drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements. Support root cause analysis and corrective action for build and test anomalies. Drive continuous improvement in test and build processes, tools, and documentation. Test Campaign Leadership Serve as the technical project coordinator for ongoing test campaigns, maintaining detailed test plans, schedules, and milestones. Translate engineering requirements into actionable plans for build and test teams. Communicate status, risks, and technical issues clearly to leadership and stakeholders. Orchestrate cross‑functional resources—engineering, test operations, quality and technicians—to execute test campaigns safely and efficiently. Collaborate with customers to define test objectives, success criteria, and readiness requirements. Participate in test readiness reviews, pre‑test briefings, and post‑test debriefs. Track test progress, identify risks and blockers, and drive resolution to keep campaigns on schedule. Ensure test procedures, data collection, and documentation meet quality and configuration management standards.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.8+ years of relevant experience in test operations, system integration, hardware builds, or a related technical field.Demonstrated experience leading technical projects, including planning and scheduling.Strong technical foundation in test methodologies, system integration, and hardware assembly.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.Proven ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and drive execution in a fast‑paced environment.Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in test, lab, and production environments, including standing and walking for extended periods.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.Willingness to support test operations that may occur during off‑hours, weekends, or extended shifts as campaigns require.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience in aerospace, propulsion, or complex hardware development environments.Background bridging program/project management and hands‑on engineering execution.Familiarity with test data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and analysis.Experience with configuration management, quality systems, and risk management.Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $69,711.00 - $97,595.40Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements?Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Background Check Required for all positions:

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays. Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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