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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.
Blue Origin is hiring Test Engineers at the Level 2 and Level 3 levels to support and lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of test operations for hypergolic rocket engines and components at our West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX. Depending on your experience, you will contribute to or lead test campaigns across the full test design and execution cycle — frominitialplanning and hardware integration through execution, data analysis, and post-test review.
Level 2 engineers will apply their developing professionalexpertiseto support safe and repeatable test operations with minimal oversight, while building technical leadership capabilities within a collaborative team environment.
Level 3 engineers will serve as technical leaders, owning critical test campaigns, mentoring junior engineers and technicians, and driving cross-functional safety, reliability, and process improvement efforts for human spaceflight systems.
Across both levels, you will thrive in a fast-paced test environment, applying yourexpertiseinhypergolic fluid systems to solve challenging problems with precision and rigor.
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. 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 tobenefitEarth.
Responsibilities
Level 2 and Level 3 (All Engineers)
Support or lead daily test operations,operatetest consoles, and execute test procedures
Contribute to or lead test planning and implementation for hypergolic rocket engine andcomponenttest campaigns
Participate in or lead test readiness reviews, activation reviews, pre- and post-test briefings, and test data reviews
Develop, refine, and update test procedures and work instructions
Assistwith or oversee hardware integration, including pre- and post-test inspections
Troubleshoot fluid systems, instrumentation, and test support equipment
Perform data review, reduction, and performance analysis to support post-test assessments
Read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, P&IDs, and engineering drawings
Participate in or lead root cause analyses and development of corrective actions
Identifyand support implementation of safety improvements and cost-reduction opportunities
Contribute to continuous advancement oftest standprocesses and automation systems
Serve as member of or technical leader during HAZMAT emergency response situations
Perform work while wearing SCBA and other required PPE
Successfully complete annual medical physical and physical ability/fitness assessment
Perform physically demanding emergency response tasks
Subject to random drug testing
Level 3 (Additional Responsibilities)
Provide technical leadership and direction for test campaigns frominitialplanning through final execution
Mentor junior test engineers and technicians, fostering professional development and technical growth
Build,procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors
Lead cross-functional Root Cause and Corrective Action Boards
Lead technical coordination with internal and external customers
Serve as technical leader during HAZMAT emergency response situations
Qualifications
Level 2
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field
2+ years of experience in a testing environment or related hands-on engineering role
Working knowledge of engineering and testing fundamentals, including fluids and thermodynamics
Experience executing test procedures
Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis
Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Ability to make quick, sound decisions in emergency situations whilemaintainingcomposure under stress
Ability to pass pre-employment medical physical and physical ability/fitness assessment
Ability to obtain Hazardous Materials Technician certification within 3 months of hire
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee
Level 3
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field
At least 5 years of experienceassistingtest teams in the role of test engineer or console operator
Established professionalexpertiseand comprehensive understanding of engineering fundamentals across test cycles
Experience troubleshooting hardware and instrumentation related to fluid systems, with ability to read schematics and P&IDs
Experience developing, writing, and updating test procedures
Demonstratedtrack recordof safe operations during nominal testing and in response to stand anomalies
Strong technical writing and interpersonal skills
Experience directing Root Cause and Corrective Action Boards
Demonstrated leadership in project management or directing test activities
Ability to make quick, sound decisions in emergency situations whilemaintainingcomposure under stress
Ability to successfully complete pre-employment medical examination and physical ability/fitness test
Ability toacquireHazardous Materials Technician certification within 3 months of hire
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee
DesiredQualifications
Level 2
M.S. in engineering with experimental lab experience
Rocketry experience through internships or club activities
Experience with hypergolic propellants or other toxic/reactive propulsion fluids
Experience designing, fabricating, or operating fluid systems
Knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, and flow meters
Hands-on experience integrating test articles and sub-assemblies
Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or other control/data acquisition software
Familiarity with CAD applications (Creo preferred)
3+ years of emergency response experience (fire, HAZMAT, or industrial)
Demonstratedproficiencywith SCBA and supplied-air respirator (SAR) systems
Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training
Current Hazardous Materials Technician certification
Completion of FEMA/NIMS courses: IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100, ICS-200
Level 3
M.S.in engineering with experimental lab experience
Over 8 years of experience in rocket propulsion test operations
Experience designing andoperatinghypergolic propellant systems (NTO, MMH, hydrazine)
Experience designing ground systems to meet ASME B31.3
Extensive experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) covered commodities
Proficiencyin LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or related control and data acquisition software
5+ years of emergency response experience (fire, HAZMAT, or industrial)
Demonstratedproficiencywith SCBA and supplied-air respirator (SAR) systems
Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training
Valid Hazardous Materials Technician certification
Completion of FEMA/NIMS courses: IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100, ICS-200
Familiarity with CAD applications (Creo preferred)
Van Horn Site Information
The West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX is central to Blue Origin's operations and offers eligibleemployeesadditionalattractive financial incentives to supplement competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocationassistance Eligibility for these benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanentlyrelocateto Van Horn, TX
Culture Statement
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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.
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