Mechanical Technician III - Test Ops Maintenance

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 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.

We are seeking a skilled Test & Launch Ops Technician who will leverage technical expertise and operational excellence to ensure the readiness and integration of ground systems, vehicles, and engines for test and launch operations. This role involves the verification and validation of component and system integration, preparation of test and launch environments, and hands-on troubleshooting pre and post-mission. The Test & Launch Technician will collaborate across disciplines to uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and mission success for Blue Origin’s spaceflight operations. 

 
Position Specific Details 

• Shifts:  A | Mon-Fri (6am-2:30pm)
• Location: Van Horn, TX
• Relocation: Available 

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.

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare ground systems, vehicles, and engines for launch and test activities through setup, configuration, verification, and readiness tasks 
• Verify correct integration and functionality of all components and systems prior to launch or test, following rigorous checklists and protocols 
• Conduct pre-launch/test inspections, identifying and troubleshooting integration or system readiness issues, escalating as needed 
• Support vehicle/engine integration tasks, including alignment, connections, instrumentation setup, and data acquisition for launch/test events 
• Assist in post-launch/test operations by performing disassembly, inspection, and verification of system status and integrity 
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, lifts, cranes, etc.) and a variety of hand and power tools to facilitate launch/test operations 
• Maintain clear documentation of readiness, integration, testing, and anomaly resolution activities in compliance with technical and operational standards 
• Uphold high safety standards, reporting hazards and ensuring launch/test operations are conducted in safe and secure environments 
• Participate in emergency response and critical operation procedures during test and launch activities 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and mission control teams to ensure seamless handoffs and technical support 
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives for system integration, test protocols, and launch operations processes 

Team Focus & Domain Expertise 

Test & Launch Technicians at Blue Origin are core members of the Launch Site One Maintenance Team within Test Operations, directly supporting New Shepard human and payload spaceflight missions. In this role, you will help prepare, operate, and maintain launch facilities, ground systems, and flight vehicles across all phases of the mission—vehicle processing, launch operations, and recovery.

You will fabricate and route pressurization and propellant tubing and lines, maintain and troubleshoot fluid and mechanical systems, and operate test facilities including propellant offload and leak/fault response. You will integrate and check out test articles and instrumentation (including wire harnesses), review and execute detailed procedures, and support complex mechanical and ground support equipment assemblies.

Working closely with engineers and other technicians, you will contribute to both day-of-operations execution and continuous improvement—providing feedback on mechanical designs, test procedures, and facility/process upgrades. The team emphasizes strict adherence to safety, especially around hazardous chemicals, high-pressure systems, and flight- and safety-critical hardware, ensuring reliable, repeatable