Test Engineer II - Engine Test Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer for test facilities design, operation, and maintenance at our Kent facilities. You will develop and execute test plans across cryogenic and fluid systems while leading operations and coordinating with internal customers.

The role combines hands-on facility work with project management, requiring problem-solving skills, safety discipline, and collaboration with integrated teams to support our spaceflight programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience designing, building, testing facilities or similar experimental setups.
• Knowledge of fluids, cryogenic systems and monopropellants preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, fabricate, install and operate test facilities (hydrostatic, fluid flow, propellant, pneumatic, cryogenic).
• Develop and execute test plans; perform data reduction and reviews.
• Lead daily test operations and coordinate with internal customers.
• Perform root cause analysis and safety reviews; plan maintenance.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors during installation.
• Prepare status updates and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Fluid systems knowledge

Cryogenic expertise

Project management

Root cause analysis

Safety mindset

Test stand operations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

3D CAD tools

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer for test facilities design, operation, and maintenance at our Kent facilities. You will develop and execute test plans across cryogenic and fluid systems while leading operations and coordinating with internal customers.

The role combines hands-on facility work with project management, requiring problem-solving skills, safety discipline, and collaboration with integrated teams to support our spaceflight programs.