Test Engineer I (fixed term)

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off (4 weeks)

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Seattle, WA is seeking an entry level test engineer to join our space systems team. You will work on the design, analysis, and operation of test systems for propulsion, fluid, mechanical and electronic subsystems, supporting safety and reliability in our hardware-in-test environments.

Candidates should have a recent B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or related field and hands-on testing internship or co-op; familiarity with LabVIEW and CAD tools is a plus;

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, electrical or similar discipline.
• Recent graduate and able to start Fall 2026.
• Experience with a testing environment and executing test procedures.
• Internship/co-op or hands-on experience demonstrating technical skills and leadership.
• Ability to earn trust and foster an inclusive culture.
• Ability to work independently and in teams on rapid development programs.
• Desirable: advanced degree in mechanical/aerospace/electrical.
• Familiar with LabVIEW, AutoCAD P&ID, Winplot, Windchill, Creo.
• Experience with hazard and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, and operation of test systems for testing propulsion, fluids, mechanical and electronic systems.
• Projects include integration of safety, manufacturing, operations, materials and processes, instrumentation, test control systems, and systems engineering.
• Analyze test data to support requirements verification tasks.
• Direct hardware integration into test facilities.
• Conduct test planning, risk assessments, execution, and post-test data review.
• Develop test support software and equipment to improve test frequency and quality.
• Identify and resolve test-related problems.

Skills

Test experience

Leadership

Trust-building

Independent work

Adaptable

Self-driven

Teamwork

Rapid development

Hazard analysis

Education

B.S. in mechanical engineering

B.S. in aerospace engineering

B.S. in electrical engineering

Recent graduate (last year)

Advanced degree (desired)

Tools

LabVIEW

AutoCAD P&ID

WinPlot

Windchill

Creo

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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! - We are 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.

Primary locations

We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are listed below. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located. Seattle, WA

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.

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 2026.
• 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.
• Desired: Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or similar discipline.
• Familiar with the following software: LabVIEW, AutoCAD P&ID, Winplot, Windchill, Creo
• Experience with hazard and risk analysis.

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.

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85

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 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

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.

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.

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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.

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