Test Engineer I (TX) - Early Career (2026 Starts)

Blue Origin LLC; Van Horn (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Van Horn, TX is seeking a test engineer to lead design, analysis, and operation of engine test systems. You will drive test planning, risk assessment, hardware integration, and post-test evaluation to ensure safe and repeatable spaceflight operations.

Collaboration across safety, manufacturing, and operations is essential. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data-driven decisions, and contributions to reducing spaceflight costs while supporting the West Texas site operations

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering and ability to start Fall 2026.
• Experience in a testing environment and in executing test procedures.
• Strong data analysis and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, and operation of test systems for propulsion and related subsystems.
• Lead test planning, risk assessments, and post-test data review.
• Develop test support software and equipment to improve test frequency and quality.
• Collaborate with safety, manufacturing, and operations teams.

Skills

Test planning

Data analysis

Engineering fundamentals

Fluids & thermodynamics

Education

B.S. in engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Creo CAD

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!-This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.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, passionate, and accomplished team of test engineers, you will help drive rocket engines test operations to meet Blue Origin’s launch vehicle program requirements for various spaceflight systems. You will directly contribute to engine test operations by assisting with test planning and execution, risk identification and mitigation, hardware integration for test campaigns, post-test inspections, data review, and engine performance analysis.This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!*Van Horn Specific information*Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.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.Van Horn, TXResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Aspects of applied test engineering including the design, analysis, and operation of test systems for testing fluid, propulsion, mechanical and electronic systems. The 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.Identify, scope, and resolve test-related problems.Qualifications:B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, or physics desired).Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.Experience in a testing environment and in executing test procedures.Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis.Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work independently.Strong technical fundamentals in fluids and thermodynamics.Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings.Strong written and verbal communication skills.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:M.S. degree or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering with experimental lab experiencePropulsion test experienceExperience designing, fabricating, or operating fluid systemsKnowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, silicon diodes, resistance temperature detectors, and accelerometers.Operational understanding of engines and engine sub-components, such as turbopumps, combustion devices, valves, and other fluid componentsHands-on experience with integrating test articles and sub-assemblies for testFamiliarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Winplot, or other control, data acquisition, and reduction softwareFamiliarity with CAD applications (ProE or Creo preferred)How to prepare:We are solving challenging, new problems and we need people to represent a wide variety of perspectives. Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. We value broad academic and industry experiences such as Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more.When you apply, include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant programming languages you have used in these settings. If you haven’t yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your preparation for these roles.Culture StatementDon’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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.