Test Engineer III | Electrical | Launch Ops (

Blue Origin; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC on the Space Coast, FL is seeking a Test and Launch Engineer to drive reliability of launch infrastructure for New Glenn missions. You will perform pre-flight verification testing, post-flight inspections, and rapidly return facilities to launch readiness.

The role spans electronics, PLCs, sensors, and software, with strong safety discipline and collaboration across design, QA, supply chain, and production teams to pioneer safer, more reliable spaceflight.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years with supporting test teams as fluids test engineer, console operator, or equivalent (Level III 5+, Sr 8+).
• Experience with pressurized gas systems, cryogenics, fluid systems, hydraulics, instrumentation or controls.
• Experience with electrical equipment such as electronics, transducers, PLCs, and software systems.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware/instrumentation; reading schematics and P&IDs.
• 1+ year developing English work instructions or test procedures to implement upgrades or verify system performance.
• Strong safety commitment and ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to support off-shift, extended hours, and weekends as required for milestones.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Maintain launch facility components to support launch activities.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable test and maintenance processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering, QA, 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.
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all work aligns with AS9100/ISO 9001 safety and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical/Computer Eng

Test engineering

PLC control systems

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

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!

Position Specific Details

Shifts: D | Fri-Sun (6pm-6am) 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 at LC36. 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 electronics, transducers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), software, and other support equipment. 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, and rapidly returning the facility to a launch ready state. You will be expected to draft and review work orders for routine and corrective maintenance procedures, maintain configuration of the facility and equipment, and be well-versed in the contents of system safety products involving our systems. In addition to maintaining launch readiness, our team will also work to implement and commission engineering design changes which improve safety or reliability. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Safety excellence is our foundation - our team develops sophisticated engineering approaches to manage complex systems with uncompromising standards. Your commitment to safety-by-design will help us simultaneously improve reliability and accelerate operations. The mission is clear: transform our launch infrastructure to support dozens of New Glenn launches annually - a cadence that requires revolutionary thinking, not incremental improvement. When challenges arise, this team rises to meet them, working with intensity and purpose to solve problems that matter. The engineers who thrive here combine technical excellence with relentless drive. They see long-standing problems as opportunities, possess the courage to champion bold solutions, and feel genuine excitement watching their innovations help launch one of the world's most powerful rockets into orbit. If you're energized by ambitious goals and want your engineering to literally reach space, this is your mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related technical field from an accredited university.
• Experience Levels with supporting test teams as a fluids test engineer, console operator, or equivalent hands on role. (Years of experience: 5+ Level III Engineer, 8+ Sr Level Engineer)
• Working knowledge of various systems, ranging from pressurized gas systems, cryogenics, fluid systems, hydraulics, instrumentation and controls, or structural components, depending on discipline
• Experience with electrical equipment such as electronics, transducers, programmable logic controllers, and software systems.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and instrumentation related to fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, cryogenics, or similar), with the ability to read schematics and P&IDs.
• 1+ years of experience developing English work instructions or test procedures to implement upgrades, perform maintenance, and verify system performance
• Strong commitment to safety and proven ability to execute or oversee multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to support off-shift, extended hours, and weekends as required for mission milestones.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (U.S. Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with and an excitement to learn a broad spectrum of fluids, including experience with cryogenics, monopropellants, hydraulics, or high-pressure systems.
• Experience testing and integrating fluid systems, including ground support systems, cryogenics, and propulsion hardware.
• Experience in developing and verifying installation and operation procedures for mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems.
• Experience with automated test equipment, calibration, and configuration management.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals for electrical, mechanical, and fluid design and verification, including test readiness and operational excellence.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or related control and data acquisition software.
• Experience with leveraging AI to streamline workflow such as data review and test automation.
• Background in hazardous operations, design for safety, and application of standards such as MIL-STD-810 and AS9100.
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD tools, fabrication, and integration processes.

Physical Requirements

• Test Operations is a physically active, all four (4) seasons role with both indoor and outdoor work requirements, to include rain, wind, cold, heat, & humidity.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs.
• Ability to work at heights.

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.

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. 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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Background Check Required

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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

About 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.