Test Engineer - Early Career (Start ASAP)

Join Blue Origin as an early career Test Engineer to design, analyze, and operate test systems supporting safe, reusable spaceflight.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Design, analyze, and operate test systems for fluid, propulsion, mechanical, and electronic systems.
• Integrate safety, manufacturing, operations, materials and processes, instrumentation, test control systems, and systems engineering.
• Analyze test data to support requirements verification.
• Direct hardware integration into test facilities.
• Conduct test planning, risk assessments, evaluation, mitigations, setup, execution, post-test data review, and performance analysis.
• Develop test support software and equipment to improve test frequency and quality.
• Identify, scope, and resolve test-related problems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across multiple business units and locations.

About You

The company is looking for:

• B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or similar discipline earned within the last year, with availability to start by Fall 2026.
• Experience in a testing environment and executing test procedures.
• Relevant internship, co-op, or hands-on experience demonstrating technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, and support a culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible, adaptable, and self-driven with minimal direction.
• Desired: Advanced degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Desired: Familiarity with LabVIEW, AutoCAD P&ID, Winplot, Windchill, Creo.
• Desired: Experience with hazard and risk analysis.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee status, or asylum required due to export control regulations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for CA and WA applicants: $81,313.00 - $113,837.85; other locations may differ.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Up to four weeks paid time off per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for bonuses and additional benefits depending on role and job level.

How to Apply

• Include internship, co-curricular, and research experience in your resume.
• List relevant programming languages used in professional or academic settings.
• If unfamiliar with a tool professionally, include relevant coursework demonstrating preparation.
• Indicate preferred work location(s) in your application from Seattle, WA; Huntsville, AL; Cape Canaveral, FL; Los Angeles, CA; or Van Horn, TX.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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