Launch & Test Ops Technician All Shifts All Levels

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Launch & Test Mechanical Technician

Job Profile:

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Launch Operations, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will support the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of test facilities, which are critical to the development, qualification, and production of orbital rockets, lunar spacecraft, and launch vehicle systems. Operating at Launch Complex 36 and adjacent locations, including Launch Complexes 11 and 12, our Merritt Island Launch Annex (MILA), and NASA Stennis B-2 test locations , our technicians work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers to build and sustain the infrastructure that keeps New Glenn launch-ready.

Successful candidates will bring relevant skills, experience, and certifications from aerospace, oil and gas, automotive, and related fields. We are looking for people who are fast and eager learners, extremely hard workers, problem solvers, and instinctive team players.

OLS Test Operations

Orbital Launch Site Test Operations team within the Launch Site Execution (LSE) branch of the Launch Operations Division at Blue Origin in Cape Canaveral is responsible for maintaining, delivering reliable, high‑performance ground systems, electrical systems, and Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) infrastructure that enable safe and continuous spaceflight operations. This position supports that mission by contributing to the design, build, integration, and sustainment of ground systems, test assets, and launch facilities across multiple sites.

Position Specific Details:

• Shifts

• A Shift Monday – Thursday (5:00 AM-5:30 PM)

• B Shift Monday -Thursday (5:00 PM-5:30 AM)

• C Shift Friday-Sunday (5:00 AM-5:30 PM)

• D Shift Friday-Sunday (5:00 PM-5:30 AM)

• Location:  Space Coast, FL

• Relocation:  Available

• Potential travel:  Up to 25% for training and related activities (where applicable)

Key Responsibilities:

Your hands-on expertise is the foundation of our test operations. You will be expected to:

• Perform general mechanical tasks using hand and power tools common to aviation, aerospace, and automotive applications

• Work safely with high-pressure pneumatic and hydraulic systems up to 6,000 psi

• Operate calibrated measurement instruments – including torque wrenches, calipers, and micrometers – with precision and care

• Safely operate shop machinery, including vertical and horizontal band saws, drill press, hydraulic press, and press brake

• Moving fixtures and tooling into position while protecting launch vehicles

• Moving rocket stages to the test stand and integrating them with test systems

• Carry tools and equipment up to 50 lbs. while ascending and descending structures at height

• Execute work per engineering planning and instructions, and exercise sound judgment to 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

• Navigate Microsoft Office, in-house digital tools, and CAD software to access and review engineering documentation

• Obtain and maintain certifications to safely operate aerial work platforms, including scissor lifts and boom lifts

• Obtain and maintain certifications to safely operate material handling equipment, including warehouse and telescoping forklifts up to 12,000 lbs. capacity

• Propose and implement continuous improvements to all our operations

• Travel to support offsite test campaigns, including NASA Stennis B-2, when applicable

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Relevant mechanical experience working in aerospace, industrial, automotive, or oil and gas environment, or completing/maintaining launch pad, test stand, or high‑hazard facility systems or equivalent:

• Level I Technician: 0-3 year

• Level II Technician: 3+ years

• Level III Technician: 5+ years

• Level IV Technician: 8+ years

• Demonstrated ability to use standard hand tools and electrical tools in a professional setting.

• Proficient in using computers to interact with software platforms, including work documentation applications (e.g., SAP, Maximo) and machinery Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s); able to provide examples of past documentation and HMI usage.

• Proven reliability, as evidenced by supervisor or peer feedback, including willingness and ability to work scheduled overtime as required by operational needs.

• Documented ability to follow complex work instructions, accurately complete work documentation, and maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted, work at heights up to 125 feet, and safely climb ladders and stairs.

• Demonstrated proficiency in both verbal and written communication, including team collaboration, as evidenced by prior performance reviews or interview assessment.

• Able to accurately interpret engineering models, mechanical drawings, technical specifications, written instructions, and test procedures.

• Demonstrated history of earning trust, maintaining positive relationships, and fostering inclusive workplace culture.

• Must be able to obtain U.S. Space Force Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) access credentials (background check required).

• Willingness to obtain the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Self-Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) training and certification for hypergolic propellant operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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, 610 PCB Assembly and 7711/7721 Rework

• Ability to operate complex and precision machinery, including CNCs, 3D printers, 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, telescopic boom lifts

• Experience working with rocket engines, rocket test facilities, or rocket launch operations

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Team Focus & Domain Expertise

Launch Operations sits at the heart of Blue Origin’s launch and spaceflight systems, turning design intent into hard data, clean checkouts, and flight confidence. Our Launch Technicians are the hands-on experts who bring vehicles, ground systems, and test stands to life – from first power‑on and subsystem checkout to full‑stack vehicle and pad‑level tests that clear the way for launch day.

You won’t just follow procedures; you’ll execute them with precision and help make them better. You’ll build up and configure hardware, connect and verify avionics and electrical systems, hook up fluid lines and ground support equipment, and run test and checkout sequences that prove systems are ready to fly. Experience with tools and disci