Early Career Test Engineer I - Intern Conversion

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
We are a diverse team of 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.
Applies standard engineering knowledge and methods to design, plan, model, execution, and interpretation of tests for aerospace systems and components.
Responsible for the execution and analysis of component, subsystem, and integrated vehicle testing to verify requirements and validate operational capabilities.
Development, release, and support of engineering artifacts across the development cycle to support verification, testing, and operations.
Ensures accurate record of measurement data.
Provides safe, repeatable, and quality test capabilities that help explore the operational envelope and verify requirements for the current and next generation of aerospace systems.
Ensures testing procedures meet industry standards.
Locations:
Kent, WA; Van Horn, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; Huntsville, AL; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Denver, CO; Washington, DC
Van Horn Specific information
Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee's additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance.
Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Based upon your desired career path, your projects may include many aspects of applied test engineering including the design, analysis, and operation of test systems for testing fluid, propulsion, mechanical and electronic systems.
The projects will include the integration of safety, manufacturing, operations, materials and processes, instrumentation, test control systems, and systems engineering.
Specific duties are subject to our business unit objectives.
Qualifications:

Successfully completed an internship with Blue Origin in 2024.
Enrolled or recently graduating student attending a college or university.
Able to start working full-time on or before September of 2025.
Minimum of a B.S.
degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or similar discipline.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.
Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Passion for Blue's Mission with a strong desire to continuously learn and improve.
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.
Desired:

M.S.
degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or electrical engineering.
Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $75,510.00-$105,714.00;CO applicants is $69,217.50-$96,904.50;WA applicants is $75,510.00-$105,714.00 Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity Statement
Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.
At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S.
permanent resident (i.e.
current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.
Benefits
Benefits include:
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%, and an 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:
Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.
Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.
We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.
Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
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