Mechanical Test Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN

Mechanical Test Engineer executing production acceptance tests for aerospace hardware at Blue Origin. Coordinating manufacturing activities and ensuring safety in testing processes.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeColorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,934 - $127,307 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute production acceptance tests on ordnance-actuated mechanical systems in accordance with approved test procedures.
Manage work orders, materials procurement, and test scheduling for production test campaigns.
Configure test setups, fixtures, and instrumentation per test plans and standards.
Coordinate manufacturing activities for energetic device assemblies and ordnance components.
Conduct hands-on testing involving pyrotechnic devices, high-pressure gas systems, and mechanical separation hardware.
Maintain test equipment, tooling, and testing area cleanliness and readiness.
Ensure all operations are performed safely, on time and in a professional manner.
Work with test, flight and safety critical hardware, tools, and shop equipment.
Conduct and/or oversee several test projects simultaneously while supporting production schedules.
Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks.
Support development of test procedures and acceptance criteria documentation.
Coordinate with suppliers on acquisition of test materials and consumables.
Have frequent inter-organizational interactions on production test status and hardware disposition.
Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions.
Contribute to the mentoring & training of other personnel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of applicable experience with hands-on assembly and test of aerospace hardware or systems, and production test campaign execution.
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 utilize test instrumentation and control components: pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves, etc.
Experience working directly with high energy systems (ordnance, high-pressure gas, high voltage, or cryogenics).
Direct experience executing production or qualification tests with emphasis on mechanical, structural, or pyrotechnic systems.
General knowledge of test execution, instrumentation, and manufacturing coordination.
B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Physics or related technical subject area.
Experience with work order management, materials procurement, and production scheduling.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Possible eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

production acceptance testshands-on assemblytest instrumentationmechanical systemspyrotechnic systemshigh-pressure gas systemstest procedurestest executionmanufacturing coordinationqualification tests

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborative worktrust buildingprofessional relationshipsmentoringproblem-solvingindependent workrisk mitigationtime managementorganizational skills

Certifications

B.S. in AerospaceB.S. in Electrical EngineeringB.S. in Mechanical EngineeringB.S. in Physics