Technician - Test & Launch Ops

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Integration Engineer to support rocket engine and space vehicle testing. You will oversee facility construction, operation, and test article integration, ensuring safe, repeatable test campaigns and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include wiring, instrumentation checkout, data acquisition support, and collaboration with design engineers. This role requires lifting, safety rigor, and shift readiness for testing campaigns.

Qualifications

• Experience in propulsion facility/system or launch vehicle operation, integration, or maintenance.
• 3+ years of experience in rocket engine test facility support, testing rocket or jet engines, or closely related applications.
• Experience with pneumatic systems, propellant loading and off-loading systems.
• Test facility construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Test, flight and safety critical hardware.
• Instrumentation, sensors, and electronics.
• Standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings – P&IDs, fabrication drawings.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Test facility construction, operation and maintenance.
• Fabrication and routing of pressurization and propellant tubing.
• Test article integration and checkout.
• Reviewing, editing and following Test Procedures.
• Operation of test facility systems.
• Installation and checkout of wire harnesses and instrumentation.
• General trouble shooting of instrumentation, valves, leaks, etc
• Working with engineers on design concepts/improvements and development tests.
• Planning and communicating assembly steps for complex mechanical installations.
• Providing design feedback on the test stand and test article(s).
• Flexibility to support testing campaigns as required – this may mean shift work or extended hours based on testing needs.
• Safe working practices: Safely working with hazardous chemicals and high pressure systems.
• Demonstrate a strong bias for safety in operations.
• Install, configure, and remove test articles, fixtures, and instrumentation per work instructions and procedures.
• Operate and monitor test stand systems, including propellant, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical ground support equipment.
• Execute test procedures, including pre-test checkouts, leak checks, loading operations, and post-test safing.
• Assist with data acquisition setup, sensor installation, calibration, and verification.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of test facility equipment and GSE.
• Follow all safety protocols for hazardous operations, including cryogenics, high-pressure gases, and flammable propellants.
• Document work accurately in logs, travelers, and quality records, and flag nonconformances.
• Support test readiness reviews, anomaly investigations, and corrective actions

Skills

3+ years rocket engine test facility

Propulsion facility experience

Pneumatic systems experience

Instrumentation and sensors

Reading drawings (P&IDs)

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Application close date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About Blue Origin

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small team the Integration Engineer will be responsible for facility construction/modification support, facility operation, maintenance, and test article integration for rocket engine and space vehicle testing activities.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Schedule

The schedule for this role will be Friday- Sunday from 06:00AM - 06:30PM.

Responsibilities

• Test facility construction, operation and maintenance
• Fabrication and routing of pressurization and propellant tubing
• Test article integration and checkout
• Reviewing, editing and following Test Procedures
• Operation of test facility systems
• Installation and checkout of wire harnesses and instrumentation
• General trouble shooting of instrumentation, valves, leaks, etc
• Working with engineers on design concepts/improvements and development tests
• Planning and communicating assembly steps for complex mechanical installations
• Providing design feedback on the test stand and test article(s)
• Flexibility to support testing campaigns as required – this may mean shift work or extended hours based on testing needs
• Safe working practices: Safely working with hazardous chemicals and high pressure systems
• Demonstrate a strong bias for safety in operations
• Install, configure, and remove test articles, fixtures, and instrumentation per work instructions and procedures
• Operate and monitor test stand systems, including propellant, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical ground support equipment
• Execute test procedures, including pre-test checkouts, leak checks, loading operations, and post-test safing
• Assist with data acquisition setup, sensor installation, calibration, and verification
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of test facility equipment and GSE
• Follow all safety protocols for hazardous operations, including cryogenics, high-pressure gases, and flammable propellants
• Document work accurately in logs, travelers, and quality records, and flag nonconformances
• Support test readiness reviews, anomaly investigations, and corrective actions

Qualifications

• Experience in propulsion facility/system or launch vehicle operation, integration, or maintenance
• 3+ years of experience in rocket engine test facility support, testing rocket or jet engines, or closely related applications
• Experience with pneumatic systems, propellant loading and off-loading systems
• Test facility construction, operation, and maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to work with Test, flight and safety critical hardware
• Instrumentation, sensors, and electronics
• Standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment
• Ability to read and interpret drawings – P&IDs, fabrication drawings
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired

• Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including Hydrogen Peroxide, RP, and cryogenics
• Experience in executing development, qualification, and acceptance testing at test stand.
• Knowledge in the use of computer programs such as AutoCAD or Creo
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc) and pressurized system safety
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
• MIG/TIG, orbital welding experience

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $24.74 - $34.63

Other 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.

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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

Benefits

• 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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About Blue Origin (Company Overview)

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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