Test Engineer II | Launch Ops (Mechanical/Fluids)

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on Test and Launch Engineer to join our Launch Operations team on the Space Coast in Florida. You will perform operations and maintenance on ground support equipment and translate engineering requirements into robust test and maintenance processes.

You will collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to enable high cadence launch readiness, ensure safety and quality, and drive reliability across critical launch

Qualifications

• Hands-on testing and maintenance experience on ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Ability to translate engineering requirements into robust test/maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the launch facility components are properly maintained to support launch activities.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable test and maintenance processes that support Blue Origin's mission.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building a road to space.
• Develop and maintain test documentation work instructions and inspection plans for routine and corrective maintenance for ground systems.
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; develop and implement corrective actions that enhance reliability and performance.
• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction, optimizing our ability to achieve our mission at scale.

Skills

Hands-on

Detail-oriented

Test & Launch

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 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.

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 seeking a hands‑on, detail‑orientedTest and Launch Engineer to join our Launch Operations team at Blue Origin. As a part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be performing the operations and maintenance on ground support equipment. Depending on role, you will be working directly to test, maintain, inspect, and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, cryogenic, and electrical equipment.

Position Specific Details:

• Shifts:A |Mon-Fri (6am-2:30pm),B |Mon-Fri (2pm-10:30pm),C |Fri-Sun (6am-6:30pm),D |Fri-Sun (6pm - 6:30am), with a focus on B, C, and D shifts
• Location: Example: Space Coast, FL
• Relocation: Available

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the launch facility components are properly maintained to support launch activities.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable test and maintenance processes that support Blue Origin's mission.
• Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building a road to space.
• Develop and maintain test documentation work instructions and inspection plans for routine and corrective maintenance for ground systems.
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; develop and implement corrective actions that enhance reliability and performance.
• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space.
• Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction, optimizing our ability to achieve our mission at scale.

Team Focus & Domain Expertise:

The Test and Launch Engineer will drive rate and reliability for New Glenn's critical launch infrastructure. You'll join a team that doesn't just maintain these systems but continuously reinvents them to achieve unprecedented launch cadence and reliability.

This role requires technical breadth, spanning one or more of the following disciplines: cryogenics, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and large-scale structures, electronics, transducers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and software. Curiosity and ability to rapidly learn across disciplines will be your greatest assets. We empower our engineers to become true subject matter experts on their systems, with deep understanding that drives meaningful innovation.

Your critically important work will ensure the launch facility is ready for flight or ground test operations by performing pre-flight verification testing, post-launch inspections, post-flight ground system data review