Test Engineer I - Early Career (2027 Starts) Verified today
About the Role
You will work as a Test Engineer across Blue Origin's business units, matched with an engineering team based on your skillset and our current needs. This role focuses on applied test engineering for space vehicle and systems development.
Primary Locations
- Seattle, WA
- Huntsville, AL
- Cape Canaveral, FL
- Los Angeles, CA
- Van Horn, TX
Blue Origin prioritizes co-locating early career engineers with their team and relevant hardware.
Your Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, and operate test systems for fluid, propulsion, mechanical and electronic systems
- Integrate safety, manufacturing, operations, materials, processes, instrumentation, test control systems, and systems engineering into projects
- Analyze test data to support requirements verification
- Direct integration of hardware into test facilities
- Conduct test planning, risk assessments, evaluation, mitigations, test 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
Required Qualifications
- B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or similar discipline
- Degree earned within the last year; able to start by Fall 2027
- Experience with testing environments and executing test procedures
- Internship, co-op, and/or hands-on experience demonstrating technical skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, and strengthen a culture of inclusion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
- Flexible and adaptable mindset
- Self-driven with ability to seek requirements with minimal direction
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or similar discipline
- Experience with LabVIEW, AutoCAD P&ID, Winplot, Windchill, or Creo
- Experience with hazard and risk analysis
Compensation
Base pay varies by location:
- Colorado applicants: $74,537.00 - $104,351.10
- Washington applicants: $81,313.00 - $113,837.85
- Other site ranges may differ
US Citizenship Requirement
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check. Additional checks may apply depending on role requirements, including DBIDS checks for military installation access.