Launch & Test Ops Technician | All Shifts All Levels

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is hiring Launch & Test Ops Technicians for its Operations organization. The role supports the design, construction, operation, maintenance, integration, and sustainment of test facilities, ground systems, test assets, and launch facilities used to develop, qualify, and produce orbital rockets, lunar spacecraft, and launch vehicle systems. Technicians work alongside engineers at Launch Complex 36 and nearby locations, including Launch Complexes 11 and 12, the Merritt Island Launch Annex, and NASA Stennis B-2 test locations, helping keep New Glenn launch-ready. The OLS Test Operations team maintains reliable, high-performance ground systems, electrical systems, and instrumentation and controls infrastructure for safe, continuous spaceflight operations. The work is hands-on and procedure-driven, covering mechanical assembly, vehicle integration, pad and test-stand operations, electrical and avionics checkout, fluid systems, transportation and handling of flight hardware, and test and mission support. Technicians configure hardware, connect and verify systems, operate ground support equipment, and support test and checkout sequences. The role requires disciplined safety practices, sound judgment, teamwork, and accurate execution of engineering instructions in high-consequence environments. Work is based in Florida’s Space Coast, with potential travel of up to 25% for training and related activities. Shift options are Monday–Thursday day or night shifts, or Friday–Sunday day or night shifts. Relocation is available.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Relevant mechanical experience in aerospace, industrial, automotive, or oil and gas environments, or experience completing or maintaining launch-pad, test-stand, or high-hazard facility systems, or equivalent. Experience levels are listed as Level I: 0–3 years; Level II: 3+ years; Level III: 5+ years; Level IV: 8+ years.
Demonstrated ability to use standard hand and electrical tools in a professional setting.
Computer proficiency with software platforms, work-documentation applications such as SAP or Maximo, and machinery human-machine interfaces (HMIs), with examples of prior documentation and HMI use.
Reliability demonstrated through supervisor or peer feedback, including willingness and ability to work scheduled overtime as operational needs require.
Ability to follow complex work instructions, accurately complete work documentation, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, work at heights up to 125 feet, and safely climb ladders and stairs.
Verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with a team.
Ability to interpret engineering models, mechanical drawings, technical specifications, written instructions, and test procedures accurately.
History of earning trust, maintaining positive relationships, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Ability to obtain U.S. Space Force Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) access credentials; a background check is required.
Willingness to obtain Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Self-Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) training and certification for hypergolic propellant operations.
Applicants must meet the stated export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

A&P license.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
Certification in and/or knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection.
J-STD soldering certification, IPC 610 PCB Assembly, and IPC 7711/7721 rework qualifications.
Ability to operate complex and precision machinery, including CNCs, 3D printers, and equipment for harness construction, welding, orbital tube welding, tube bending, flaring, and composites.
Working knowledge of propellants, hazardous and class division/groups, NEC, and UL 508a.
Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and telescopic boom lifts.
Experience working with rocket engines, rocket test facilities, or rocket launch operations.
Experience with mechanical assembly, electrical wiring and terminations, cryogenic, pneumatic, and hydraulic fluid systems, instrumentation, and basic test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, and pressure or flow measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical tasks using hand and power tools used in aviation, aerospace, and automotive applications.
Work safely with high-pressure pneumatic and hydraulic systems up to 6,000 psi.
Use calibrated measurement instruments, including torque wrenches, calipers, and micrometers.
Operate shop machinery, including vertical and horizontal band saws, drill presses, hydraulic presses, and press brakes.
Move fixtures and tooling into position while protecting launch vehicles.
Move rocket stages to test stands and integrate them with test systems.
Carry tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds while ascending and descending structures at height.
Execute engineering plans and instructions, and initiate stop-work when safety or mission integrity is at risk.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics to construct and install test systems in shops, labs, and field environments.
Fabricate tooling, harnesses, and other equipment as needed.
Use Microsoft Office, in-house digital tools, and CAD software to access and review engineering documentation.
Obtain and maintain certifications to operate aerial work platforms, including scissor lifts and boom lifts.
Obtain and maintain certifications to operate material-handling equipment, including warehouse and telescoping forklifts up to 12,000 pounds capacity.
Propose and implement continuous operational improvements.
Travel to support offsite test campaigns, including NASA Stennis B-2, when applicable.
Support vehicle integration, pad or test-stand operations, cable and hose routing, ground fluid systems, avionics and electrical checkout, countdowns, and test events as applicable.
Support payload or spacecraft handling, integration and encapsulation, lift and ground-equipment operation, and controlled or cleanroom environments as applicable.
Rig, move, lift, and secure flight hardware using specialized transport and material-handling equipment as applicable.
Support pre-test configurations, facility walkdowns, propellant and fluid-system readiness, and real-time field support to console operators during countdowns and test runs.
Follow and reinforce safety practices, including PPE, lockout/tagout, hazardous-energy controls, and hazardous-fluid procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on company policy and other factors; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.