Intern Conversion: (early Career) Test Engineer I
Blue Origin Aerospace Systems Engineer
Application close date: 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 corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. 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
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 2025. Enrolled or recently graduating student attending a college or university. Able to start working full-time on or before September of 2026. 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 $78,943.00-$110,519.85; CO applicants is $72,364.00-$101,309.25; WA applicants is $78,943.00-$110,519.85. Other site ranges may differ.
Culture 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 an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every de