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 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 — from initial planning and hardware integration through execution, data analysis, and post-test review. Level 2 engineers will apply their developing professional expertise to 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 your expertise in hypergolic 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 to benefit Earth. Responsibilities Level 2 and Level 3 (All Engineers) Support or lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, and execute test procedures Contribute to or lead test planning and implementation for hypergolic rocket engine and component test 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 Assist with 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 Identify and support implementation of safety improvements and cost-reduction opportunities Contribute to continuous advancement of test stand processes 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 from initial planning 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 while maintaining composure 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 experience assisting test teams in the role of test engineer or console operator Established professional expertise and 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 Demonstrated track record of 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 while maintaining composure under stress Ability to successfully complete pre-employment medical examination and physical ability/fitness test Ability to acquire 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 Desired Qualifications 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) Demonstrated proficiency with 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 and operating hypergolic propellant systems (NTO, MMH, hydrazine) Experience designing ground systems to meet

ASME B31.3

Extensive experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) covered commodities Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or related control and data acquisition software 5+ years of emergency response experience (fire, HAZMAT, or industrial) Demonstrated proficiency with 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 eligible employees additional attractive financial incentives to supplement competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance . Eligibility for these benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX . Culture Statement Don'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 Regulations 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. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check Required for

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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 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. 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. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here . Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants 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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.