Test Engineer I (TX) - Early Career (2026 Starts) Verified today
About the role
You will join the Blue Origin Engines business unit, supporting the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.
As a Test Engineer I, you will help drive rocket engine test operations to meet launch vehicle program requirements. You will directly contribute by assisting with test planning and execution, risk identification and mitigation, hardware integration for test campaigns, post-test inspections, data review, and engine performance analysis.
Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, and operate test systems for testing fluid, propulsion, mechanical and electronic systems
- Integrate safety, manufacturing, operations, materials and processes, instrumentation, test control systems, and systems engineering into test projects
- Analyze test data to support requirements verification tasks
- Direct integration of hardware into test facilities
- Conduct test planning, risk assessments, evaluation, and mitigations, test set up, 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 engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, or physics desired)
- Will have earned degree within the last year; able to start by Fall 2026
- Experience in a testing environment and in executing test procedures
- Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work independently
- Strong technical fundamentals in fluids and thermodynamics
- Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Relevant internship, co-op, and/or hands-on experience demonstrating both technical skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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 out requirements with minimal direction
Desired qualifications
- M.S. degree or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering with experimental lab experience
- Propulsion test experience
- Experience designing, fabricating, or operating fluid systems
- Knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, silicon diodes, resistance temperature detectors, and accelerometers
- Operational understanding of engines and engine sub-components, such as turbopumps, combustion devices, valves, and other fluid components
- Hands-on experience with integrating test articles and sub-assemblies for test
- Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Winplot, or other control, data acquisition, and reduction software
- Familiarity with CAD applications (ProE or Creo preferred)
Location and relocation
Primary location: Van Horn, TX. The West Texas Site in Van Horn offers eligible employees additional financial incentives to supplement 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, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.
Requirements
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.
A standard background check is required for all positions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance bonuses (amounts and eligibility not guaranteed; subject to change and cancellation)