Blue Origin · 15 hours ago
Test Engineer I (TX) - Early Career (2026 Starts)
Van Horn, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and safe space vehicles and systems. The Test Engineer I role involves contributing to rocket engine test operations, including test planning, execution, and data analysis to support various spaceflight systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist with test planning and execution
Identify and mitigate risks
Perform hardware integration for test campaigns
Conduct post-test inspections
Review data and analyze engine performance
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, or physics desired)
Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026
Experience in a testing environment
Experience in executing test procedures
Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis
Work on-site at test facilities at Launch Site One (LSO), Van Horn, Texas
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work independently
Strong technical fundamentals in fluids and thermodynamics
Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our culture
Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
Flexible and adaptable mindset
Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction
Preferred
M.S. degree or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering with experimental lab experience
Propulsion test experience
Experience designing, fabricating, or operating fluid systems
Knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, silicon diodes, resistance temperature detectors, and accelerometers
Operational understanding of engines and engine sub-components, such as turbopumps, combustion devices, valves, and other fluid components
Hands-on experience with integrating test articles and sub-assemblies for test
Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Winplot, or other control, data acquisition, and reduction software
Familiarity with CAD applications (ProE or Creo preferred)
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%
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
Discretionary bonus
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
The Orlando Sentinel
2026-01-05
IEEE Spectrum
2026-01-03
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