Avionic Test Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,706 - 182,987; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BLUE ORIGIN is seeking an experienced engineer to join our Lunar Permanence team in Seattle. The role focuses on designing and integrating avionics systems for our lunar landers. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in electronics and proficiency in soldering and PCB rework.

We offer competitive compensation ranging from $130,706 to $182,987, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with electrical/electromechanical systems.
• Understanding of digital and mixed-signal components.
• Experience in developing electronic test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate avionics systems.
• Develop test plans and execute validation tests.
• Debug hardware and software issues.

Skills

Hands-on experience in electronics

Good communication skills

Proficient in soldering, PCB rework

Education

B.S. in electrical engineering or related

Tools

C++

Python

Simulink

Job description

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. We build sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface, supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build, and integrate electrical/avionics integration hardware, software, and interconnect solutions to support our avionic systems.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and scripts to be executed in standalone and integrated environments.
• Conduct ad-hoc and formal verification and validation testing.
• Document test results per program requirements and communicate risks, issues, and solutions to peers with various technical backgrounds.
• Perform data interpretation, assessment, and analysis of integrated electrical/avionics systems.
• Support the integration of vehicle hardware, ground support equipment, operator consoles, and analysis tooling necessary to verify requirements and performance within an integrated test environment.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues in a lab environment.
• Design, develop and implement lab test tools and software to automate testing processes and improve efficiency.
• Support integration and test activities including wiring, hardware installation, and test bench setup.
• Participate in design and system reviews to provide feedback on integration and testability throughout all phases of the project.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions with real-time vehicle simulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience working with electronics or electrical/electromechanical systems, including hands‑on experience in prototyping, design, integration, and/or test.
• Understanding of digital, analog, and mixed‑signal parts such as CPUs, FPGAs, microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, power supplies (LDOs, linear, DC/DC), MOSFETs, LVDS, SPI, I2C, RS422/232, Ethernet, and PCIe.
• Understanding of safety‑critical systems development (aerospace, medical, automotive).
• Experience integrating and testing vehicle systems.
• Experience developing special electronic test equipment and troubleshooting equipment.
• Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab tests and troubleshooting equipment.
• Desire to work hands‑on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Soldering, PCB rework, crimping, harness/connector assembly.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with the development and execution of a large‑scale verification of avionics on autonomous spaceflight systems.
• Experience supporting testbeds for spaceflight systems.
• Experience with programming in C++ and/or Python, Simulink experience.

Compensation Range

WA applicants: $130,706.00 – $182,987.70. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• 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 share in the company’s results, or other factors. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for details.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We hire and promote people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We provide all qualified applicants for employment with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

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