Test Technician - Florida Test Ops

Overview

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!

Blue Origin seeks highly talented technicians to test & launch the New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. We are looking for teammates to help refurbish flown rockets, stack rockets and payloads, maintain and operate launch infrastructure, and ultimately participate in launching one of the largest rockets in the world. Successful candidates will bring relevant skills, experiences and certifications from aerospace, oil and gas, automotive, and related fields.

We are looking for people who are fast and eager learners, extremely hard workers, problem solvers, and instinctive team players.

• Shifts:
  
  A | Mon‑Fri (7am‑4pm), must be able to support some off‑shift testing as required
• Location:
  
  Space Coast, FL
• Relocation:
  Available
• Potential travel:
  Up to 10% for training and related activities (where applicable)

• Testing parts, from components up through rocket stages, near Blue Origin’s LC‑36 launch complex
• Fabricate tooling, harnesses, and other equipment as needed
• Proposing and implementing continuous improvements to all our operations
• Test facility operation, maintenance, and construction
• General troubleshooting of instrumentation, valves, leaks, etc
• Reviewing, editing and following Test Procedures
• Safe working practices:
  • Safely working with hazardous chemicals and high‑pressure systems
  • Working understanding of standard operations safety practices
  • Demonstrate a strong bias for safety in operations
• 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
• Working with engineers on design concepts/improvements and development tests

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in mission/flight operations, launch/test operations, aerospace/industrial systems, or a closely related operational environment.
• 1+ year of frontline leadership (supervisor, lead, crew chief, or equivalent) directing technicians or operators.
• Experience performing work on complex or hazardous systems (e.g., cryogenic, pneumatic, hydraulic, high‑pressure, high‑voltage, propellants, or similar).
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation (procedures, work instructions, drawings, schematics, manuals).
• Proven ability to plan and prioritize daily work for a team while meeting safety, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Basic proficiency with digital tools (email, spreadsheets, maintenance/operations systems) and ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Willing and able to support non‑standard hours (nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime), work in field/industrial environments (outdoors, PPE, heights/ladders, hazardous or restricted areas as required), and travel occasionally to other Blue Origin sites or test/launch locations.

• A&P license, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field
• Certification in and/or Knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection.
• J-STD soldering certification, 610 PCB Assembly and 7711/7721 Rework
• Ability to operate complex and precision machinery, including CNCs, 3D printers, harness construction, welding, orbital tube welding, tube bending, flaring, and composites
• Working knowledge of propellants, hazardous and class division/groups, NEC, and UL 508a
• Solid understanding of a variety of rocket propellants, including liquid hydrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid methane, and hypergols
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, telescopic boom lifts
• Experience working with rocket engines, rocket test facilities, or rocket launch operations

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