Test Engineer - Sr

BLUE ORIGIN•Van Horn, TX

10d•Onsite

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 is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. We are collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer, or Electrical Engineering
8+ years of experience in a testing environment (or M.S. + 6 years / Ph.D. + 3 years)
Demonstrated experience developing, approving, and leading execution of complex test procedures
Proven experience leading test campaigns from planning through data delivery
Strong data analysis skills, including anomaly investigation, performance validation, and measurement uncertainty
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary projects, set technical direction, and work independently with minimal oversight
Strong technical fundamentals in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, with the ability to apply them to test design and anomaly resolution
Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings (P&IDs, schematics, assembly drawings)
Demonstrated experience leading or serving as test conductor for hazardous operations (cryogenics, high-pressure systems)

Nice To Haves

M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer, or Electrical Engineering with experimental lab experience
Rocket engine or propulsion test experience in a professional environment
Extensive cryogenic and high-pressure system test experience
Demonstrated experience designing, fabricating, and operating complex fluid systems
Deep knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, silicon diodes, resistance temperature detectors, and accelerometers, including selection, calibration, and installation
Strong operational understanding of engines and engine sub-components, such as turbopumps, combustion devices, valves, and other fluid components
Extensive hands-on experience integrating test articles and sub-assemblies for test
Advanced proficiency with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Winplot, or other control/data acquisition and reduction software, including custom tool or automation development
Proficiency with CAD applications (Creo preferred)
Experience developing hazard analyses, test safety documentation, and operating procedures for hazardous test operations
Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and leading test teams

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead and responsible engineer for test operations across multiple test articles, components, and concurrent campaigns, ensuring execution in accordance with program requirements and safety protocols
Own the development, review, and approval of complex test procedures; establish procedure standards and review the work of junior engineers to ensure thorough, accurate, and repeatable test execution
Define and lead test facility planning, build-up, and major upgrade efforts; develop requirements and drive design decisions for new test capabilities to meet evolving program needs
Direct preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for test facilities and launch pad infrastructure, including spares planning, obsolescence management, and reliability improvements
Lead analysis and interpretation of test data to identify anomalies, validate performance against models and predictions, and author authoritative test reports for program and customer review
Partner with and influence cross-functional engineering teams to define test objectives, acceptance criteria, and test campaign architecture; represent the test organization in design reviews and readiness reviews
Architect and oversee data acquisition system and instrumentation configurations; define measurement requirements, uncertainty budgets, and redline/abort criteria for test campaigns
Lead troubleshooting of test article integration issues and drive formal root cause analysis (e.g., fault trees, 8D) for anomalies, including corrective and preventive action closure
Establish and enforce standards for test logs, reports, and documentation; ensure organization-wide compliance with engineering and configuration management standards
Champion continuous improvement of test processes, procedures, and facility capabilities; identify and implement initiatives that improve safety, throughput, data quality, and cost
Serve as a lead for hazardous operations involving cryogenic propellants and high-pressure systems; develop hazard analyses, operating procedures, and controls, and act as a test conductor/operations lead during critical tests
Mentor and provide technical direction to junior and mid-level test engineers and technicians; contribute to hiring, training, and development of the test team