Test Engineer III | Electrical | Launch Ops (

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Test and Launch Engineer to join its Launch Operations and OLS Test Operations team. The role focuses on electrical instrumentation and controls systems supporting ground operations, including testing, maintaining, inspecting, and troubleshooting electrical components across fluid, mechanical, and electronic systems at the launch facility. The position supports New Glenn launch infrastructure at LC36 and helps ensure facility readiness for flight and ground-test operations through pre-flight verification, post-launch inspections, post-flight data review, and rapid restoration to a launch-ready state. The engineer will develop and maintain maintenance and test documentation, work instructions, inspection plans, and work orders; maintain facility and equipment configuration; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions; and implement and commission engineering design changes that improve safety or reliability. The work involves collaboration with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams, and requires a strong commitment to safety and applicable quality standards. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The role is located in the Space Coast, Florida area, with relocation available. The position requires working indoors and outdoors throughout all four seasons and in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or a related technical field from an accredited university.
At least 5 years of experience supporting test teams as a fluids test engineer, console operator, or in an equivalent hands-on role for Engineer III level.
Working knowledge of systems such as pressurized gas, cryogenic, fluid, hydraulic, instrumentation and controls, or structural systems, depending on discipline.
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, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, or cryogenics; ability to read schematics and P&IDs.
At least 1 year of experience developing English work instructions or test procedures for upgrades, maintenance, and system-performance verification.
Strong commitment to safety and ability to execute or oversee multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
Ability to support off-shift work, 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.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb multiple flights of stairs, and work at heights.

Nice To Haves

Experience with and interest in learning a broad range of fluids, including 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, including test readiness and operational excellence.
Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or related control and data-acquisition software.
Experience leveraging AI to streamline workflows such as data review and test automation.
Background in hazardous operations, design for safety, and standards such as MIL-STD-810 and AS9100.
Hands-on experience with 3D CAD tools, fabrication, and integration processes.

Responsibilities

Maintain launch-facility components to support launch activities.
Translate engineering requirements into repeatable test and maintenance processes.
Collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams.
Develop and maintain test documentation, work instructions, and inspection plans for routine and corrective ground-system maintenance.
Support root-cause analysis of process or product non-conformances and develop and implement corrective actions.
Ensure work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9001.
Identify and complete efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities.
Perform pre-flight verification testing, post-launch inspections, and post-flight ground-system data review.
Restore the launch facility to a launch-ready state after operations.
Draft and review work orders for routine and corrective maintenance procedures.
Maintain configuration of the facility and equipment, and understand system safety products relevant to the systems.
Implement and commission engineering design changes to improve safety or reliability.
Test, maintain, inspect, and troubleshoot electrical instrumentation and controls systems and related ground-support equipment.