Avionics Component Test Engineer II

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,136 - 149,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer for the Lunar Core Components team in Seattle, WA. You will define test strategies, write plans, and execute campaigns across development, qualification, and acceptance testing for space-grade avionics.

You will collaborate with Responsible Engineers, interface with NASA and partners, and contribute to test infrastructure, ensuring fault tolerance, safety, and mission readiness for lunar missions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• 2–3+ years of hands-on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems or devices.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, ICDs, and requirements documents.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures in a structured engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the test scope for one or more Avionics products as a test engineer, partnering with the RE to understand requirements, design intent, interfaces, and fault‑tolerant behavior.
• Plan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Support bench bring‑up and early hardware characterization alongside the design team.
• Support environmental test campaigns including test planning, procedure execution, and anomaly resolution.
• Drive verification closure: map test evidence to requirements, track open items, and ensure test reports meet qualification standards.
• Identify, document, and track test anomalies through to resolution in coordination with the RE and broader team.
• Contribute to test infrastructure development including test equipment selection, test bed design, and ground support equipment (GSE) needs.
• Communicate test status, risks, and results clearly; support and lead technical reviews at appropriate milestones.
• Apply lessons learned and best practices across the controller family to improve test efficiency and reuse.

Skills

Hands-on testing experience

Schematic/ICD reading

Communication skills

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field

Tools

Environmental test equipment

HIL test frameworks

EMI/EMC testing

Job description

Avionics Test Engineer – Lunar Core Components

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Role Overview

Avionics Test Engineer on the Lunar Core Components team, you will support multiple products across multiple vehicles supporting human lunar missions. You will partner directly with Responsible Engineers (REs) to define test strategies, develop test plans and procedures, and execute development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns. You will work within a multi-disciplinary test team and interface with vehicle teams, NASA, and National Team Partners to ensure avionics products meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives.

Optical Products Supported

• Lidar Systems
• Monitor/Displays
• Camera Systems
• Avionics Card/PCBAs

Responsibilities

• Own the test scope for one or more Avionics products as a test engineer, partnering with the RE to understand requirements, design intent, interfaces, and fault‑tolerant behavior.
• Plan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Support bench bring‑up and early hardware characterization alongside the design team.
• Support environmental test campaigns (thermal‑vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC) including test planning, procedure execution, and anomaly resolution.
• Drive verification closure: map test evidence to requirements, track open items, and ensure test reports meet qualification standards.
• Identify, document, and track test anomalies through to resolution in coordination with the RE and broader team.
• Contribute to test infrastructure development including test equipment selection, test bed design, and ground support equipment (GSE) needs.
• Communicate test status, risks, and results clearly; support and lead technical reviews at appropriate milestones.
• Apply lessons learned and best practices across the controller family to improve test efficiency and reuse.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• 2–3+ years of hands‑on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems or devices.
• Sound understanding of electronics and electrical circuit fundamentals.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures in a structured engineering environment.
• Familiarity with avionics products such as Remote Input/Output, Lidars, Displays, Cameras, Card level testing, etc.
• Experience supporting environmental acceptance and qualification test campaigns (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, ICDs, and requirements documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting test results and supporting technical reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing space‑grade avionics.
• Experience with spacecraft or aerospace grade sensitive electronics.
• Experience working within a safety‑critical development environment (NASA, DO‑178, IEC 61508, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with space radiation effects and their implications for electronics testing and verification.
• Experience with HIL test environments and automated test frameworks.
• Basic project management skills: planning, milestone tracking, risk identification, and cross‑team coordination.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC standards and test methods.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours per week).
• Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Eligibility for bonuses and other incentives based on company discretion.

Application Information

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Base Pay Range

WA applicants: $107,136.00 - $149,990.40. Other site ranges may differ.

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 and dedicated workforce. 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. 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, sex, 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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EEO Compliance Contact

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact [e-mail].