Component Test Engineer II - New Glenn

Blue Origin

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About The Position

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 1+ year of professional experience in pressurized component or system level testing, including test planning, execution, and data review.
• Hands on experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, and/or similar systems and associated fluid components (valves, regulators, actuators, servo valves, fittings).
• Working knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, flexible elements, and fittings.
• Experience with sensors, instrumentation (pressure transducers, accelerometers, etc.), and data acquisition/controls.
• A dedication to safety, including experience working with hazardous pressurized or other relevant systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to deliver results with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language used for test automation or post-processing test results (e.g., Python, LabVIEW).
• Experience with Git or similar version control; familiarity with code reviews, documentation, and issue tracking.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of applicable industry experience (launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, energy, industrial automation).
• 2+ years of experience in design, operation, testing, or production of pressurized (up to 6000 psi), cryogenic, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems.
• Experience safely automating setups for long duration testing or to increase production throughput.
• Experience taking components or systems through aerospace qualification programs.
• Familiarity with precision clean hardware and systems.
• Experience with Environmental Testing (proof, leak, vibration, thermal, etc.) per SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540 or MIL-STD-810.
• Functional safety mindset; exposure to HAZOP/FMEA.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees