Test Engineer III | Electrical | Launch Ops ( Verified today
About the role
You will join Blue Origin Operations as a Test and Launch Engineer supporting New Glenn's critical launch infrastructure at LC36. Your work ensures the launch facility is ready for flight and ground test operations through pre-flight verification testing, post-launch inspections, and rapid return to launch-ready state.
This role focuses on electrical instrumentation and controls systems. You will test, maintain, inspect, and troubleshoot electrical components supporting fluid, mechanical, and electronic systems that enable launch operations.
Shift and location
- Friday to Sunday, 6pm to 6am
- Space Coast, FL
- Relocation assistance available
What you will do
- Perform operations and maintenance on ground support equipment, with focus on electrical instrumentation and controls
- Ensure launch facility components are properly maintained to support launch activities
- Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable test and maintenance processes
- Develop and maintain test documentation, work instructions, and inspection plans for routine and corrective maintenance
- Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances and implement corrective actions
- Draft and review work orders for routine and corrective maintenance procedures
- Maintain facility and equipment configuration, with deep knowledge of system safety products
- Implement and commission engineering design changes that improve safety or reliability
- Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction
- Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams
- Ensure all work aligns with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality and safety standards
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related technical field from an accredited university
- 5 or more years of experience supporting test teams as a fluids test engineer, console operator, or equivalent hands-on role
- Working knowledge of pressurized gas systems, cryogenics, fluid systems, hydraulics, instrumentation and controls, or structural components
- Experience with electrical equipment including electronics, transducers, programmable logic controllers, and software systems
- Experience troubleshooting hardware and instrumentation related to fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, cryogenics, or similar) with ability to read schematics and P&IDs
- 1 or more years of experience developing English work instructions or test procedures to implement upgrades, perform maintenance, and verify system performance
- Strong commitment to safety and proven ability to execute or oversee multiple projects in a dynamic environment
- Ability to support off-shift, extended hours, and weekends as required for mission milestones
- 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
Preferred qualifications
- Experience working with cryogenics, monopropellants, hydraulics, or high-pressure systems
- Experience testing and integrating fluid systems, including ground support systems, cryogenics, and propulsion hardware
- Experience developing and verifying installation and operation procedures for mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems
- Experience with automated test equipment, calibration, and configuration management
- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals for electrical, mechanical, and fluid design and verification
- Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or related control and data acquisition software
- Experience leveraging AI to streamline workflow such as data review and test automation
- Background in hazardous operations, design for safety, and application of standards such as MIL-STD-810 and AS9100
- Hands-on experience with 3D CAD tools, fabrication, and integration processes
Physical requirements
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs
- Ability to work at heights
- Role involves both indoor and outdoor work in all four seasons, including rain, wind, cold, heat, and humidity
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Up to four weeks paid time off per year based on scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays