Blue Origin

Systems Engineer III, Integration and Test

Blue Origin$121K — $169K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years in test engineering or systems engineering roles.
  • Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures.
  • Strong grasp of systems engineering principles including verification and validation.
  • Familiarity with data acquisition tools like LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and schedules.
  • Design and maintain test facilities and equipment.
  • Analyze test data for trends and failure causes.
  • Collaborate with engineers for requirements verification.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve testing issues.
  • Prepare and present detailed test reports.
  • Automate test procedures for efficiency and repeatability.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance options and paid parental leave.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
  • Stock options available for all regular employees.
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off annually, plus holidays.
  • Education Support Program for employee development.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

As a Systems Engineer III, Test Engineering, you will play a crucial role in the verification and validation of complex systems. You will be responsible for developing and executing test plans, analyzing test data, and ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. This role requires a strong foundation in systems engineering principles and a passion for hands-on testing.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for system-level verification and validation.
  • Design, build, and maintain test facilities, equipment, and software.
  • Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes of failures.
  • Collaborate with design and systems engineers to ensure that requirements are verifiable and that test plans provide complete coverage.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues found during testing.
  • Prepare and present test reports to internal and external customers.
  • Automate test procedures to improve efficiency and repeatability.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on system design to improve testability.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in a test engineering or systems engineering role.
  • Proven experience with the development and execution of test plans and procedures.
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis, verification, and validation.
  • Experience with data acquisition and analysis tools (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python).
  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master of Science in a related technical discipline.
  • Experience with the testing of complex integrated systems, such as launch vehicles, spacecraft, or aircraft.
  • Knowledge of environmental testing (e.g., vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum).
  • Experience with automated testing and test script development.
  • Familiarity with industry standards for testing and qualification.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills.


This is a full-time, on-site position. Some travel may be required.

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Other site ranges may differ

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.
  • 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.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
Learn more about Blue Origin
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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