Test Engineer II

Test Engineer II – Blue Origin

Join to apply for the Test Engineer II role at 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.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for a portion of the design, planning and execution of test activities and related test equipment. You will work across subsystems and support integrated solutions to achieve our vision of “millions of people living and working in space”.

• Lead the design and planning of tests and associated test equipment.
• Analyze, identify, and select test hardware (actuators, instrumentation, fixtures, support equipment, etc.).
• Coordinate and direct other engineers, test crews, support equipment, outside vendors, and vehicle configurations for testing throughout the test campaign.
• Design, develop and model test equipment/GSE required for testing.
• Manage vendors to design and fabricate test equipment/GSE where needed.
• Write test procedures and manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns.
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.
• Troubleshoot anomalies real‑time and provide solutions during non‑conformance scenarios.
• Reduce, analyze and archive test data to support verification tasks.
• Manage and supervise a small team of technicians during test setups, checkouts, and teardowns.
• Act as console operator during test execution.
• While this position is based in Florida, there may be some travel to other Blue Origin sites to work with design and other test engineers.

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
• 3+ years of test engineering experience.
• Technical experience in:
  • Test design and setup
  • Test operations
  • Developing, writing, and updating test procedures
  • Technical writing and communication
  • Working successfully in multiple disciplines
• Proven ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast‑paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
• System mindset and aptitude.
• Ability to work off‑shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Direct structural test experience of space vehicles, aircraft, or large structures (planning, assisting, and/or executing).
• Experience testing in outside uncontrolled environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong execution and coordination skills.
• Flexible mindset.
• Experience with MTS Aero Pro or similar load control software.
• Experience with Dewesoft data acquisition hardware and software.
• Leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer.
• Experience in designing and analyzing test equipment/GSE (or similar).
• Aerospace or space related education or employment.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Design principles including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with analysis tools such as NASTRAN, ANSYS, IMAT or similar.
• Experience with data acquisition, control, and/or instrumentation.
• Experience designing or operating pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and electronics/control systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace vehicle systems and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in system engineering practices formal or informal.
• Configuration control and test traceability.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? 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, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this…