Mechanical Technician II; GEEx; Evergreen

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.

We are seeking a skilled Test & Launch Ops Technician who will leverage technical expertise and operational excellence to ensure the readiness and integration of ground systems, vehicles, and engines for test and launch operations. This role involves the verification and validation of component and system integration, preparation of test and launch environments, and hands‑on troubleshooting pre and post‑mission. The Test & Launch Technician will collaborate across disciplines to uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and mission success for Blue Origin’s spaceflight operations.

• Shifts:
  
  8 days on, 6 days off rotations (Day Shift)
• Location:
  
  Van Horn, TX (Launch Site One)
• Relocation:
  Available

This position is based in Van Horn, TX. Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site offers eligible employees additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX.

• Prepare ground systems, vehicles, and engines for launch and test activities through setup, configuration, verification, and readiness tasks
• Verify correct integration and functionality of all components and systems prior to launch or test, following rigorous checklists and protocols
• Conduct pre‑launch/test inspections, identifying and troubleshooting integration or system readiness issues, escalating as needed
• Support vehicle/engine integration tasks, including alignment, connections, instrumentation setup, and data acquisition for launch/test events
• Assist in post‑launch/test operations by performing disassembly, inspection, and verification of system status and integrity
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, lifts, cranes, etc.) and a variety of hand and power tools to facilitate launch/test operations
• Maintain clear documentation of readiness, integration, testing, and anomaly resolution activities in compliance with technical and operational standards
• Uphold high safety standards, reporting hazards and ensuring launch/test operations are conducted in safe and secure environments
• Participate in emergency response and critical operation procedures during test and launch activities
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and mission control teams to ensure seamless handoffs and technical support
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives for system integration, test protocols, and launch operations processes

The Test Operations & Facility Maintenance Technician team at the Giant Engine Experiment (GEEx) test stand is the backbone of Blue Origin’s Rocket Engine Testing in west Texas. Our technicians are responsible for construction, maintenance, and reliable operation of all test stand and facility systems supporting propulsion development. This includes fabrication and routing of high‑ and low‑pressure fluid and propellant lines, system pressurization, instrumentation set‑up, test article integration, and propellant loading and offloading.

Technicians at GEEx work hands‑on with a range of ground support equipment and control systems, performing both scheduled and responsive maintenance to keep test infrastructure fully operational for high‑stakes campaigns. Team members regularly troubleshoot valves, leaks, and instrumentation issues, coordinate general mechanical maintenance, review…