Technician - Test & Launch Ops

Application close date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About Blue Origin

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. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. 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.

As part of a small team the Integration Engineer will be responsible for facility construction/modification support, facility operation, maintenance, and test article integration for rocket engine and space vehicle testing activities.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Schedule

The schedule for this role will be Friday
- Sunday from 06:00AM - 06:30PM.

Responsibilities

• Test facility construction, operation and maintenance
• Fabrication and routing of pressurization and propellant tubing
• Test article integration and checkout
• Reviewing, editing and following Test Procedures
• Operation of test facility systems
• Installation and checkout of wire harnesses and instrumentation
• General trouble shooting of instrumentation, valves, leaks, etc
• Working with engineers on design concepts/improvements and development tests
• Planning and communicating assembly steps for complex mechanical installations
• Providing design feedback on the test stand and test article(s)
• Flexibility to support testing campaigns as required – this may mean shift work or extended hours based on testing needs
• Safe working practices:
  Safely working with hazardous chemicals and high pressure systems
• Demonstrate a strong bias for safety in operations
• Install, configure, and remove test articles, fixtures, and instrumentation per work instructions and procedures
• Operate and monitor test stand systems, including propellant, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical ground support equipment
• Execute test procedures, including pre-test checkouts, leak checks, loading operations, and post-test safing
• Assist with data acquisition setup, sensor installation, calibration, and verification
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of test facility equipment and GSE
• Follow all safety protocols for hazardous operations, including cryogenics, high-pressure gases, and flammable propellants
• Document work accurately in logs, travelers, and quality records, and flag nonconformances
• Support test readiness reviews, anomaly investigations, and corrective actions

Qualifications

• Experience in propulsion facility/system or launch vehicle operation, integration, or maintenance
• 3+ years of experience in rocket engine test facility support, testing rocket or jet engines, or closely related applications
• Experience with pneumatic systems, propellant loading and off-loading systems
• Test facility construction, operation, and maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to work with Test, flight and safety critical hardware
• Instrumentation, sensors, and electronics
• Standard…