Avionics Launch Test Engineer III — Space Coast

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Short & long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a hands-on Launch and Test Engineer III (Avionics) for Space Coast, FL. You will test, troubleshoot, and maintain ground support equipment, focusing on avionics during integrated campaigns. The role blends avionics expertise with fluid/propellant systems know-how to ensure reliable test readiness.

You will work with the LSE team at OLS Cape Canaveral, participating in various campaigns, delivering quality, safety, and cadence improvements across test stands and facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• Direct experience operating or integrating avionics for cryogenics, fluids, or propulsion test stands.
• Real-time console operations experience; anomaly response are required.
• Hands-on experience with HIL/HITL, EGSE, telemetry, and sensor/instrumentation integration.
• Ability to develop work instructions or test procedures for upgrades and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, operate, and maintain test facilities for launch vehicles and spaceflight systems.
• Generate and execute test procedures for high-pressure, cryogenic, and fluid systems.
• Interpret test data, assess facility health, and ensure readiness for test and launch.
• Develop documentation, work instructions, and inspection plans for maintenance.
• Collaborate with design, QA, supply chain, and production to accelerate space goals.

Skills

Avionics experience

Real-time console operations

HIL/HITL

Command & telemetry

Sensor/instrumentation integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

AutoCAD P&ID

Winplot

Windchill

CREO

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a hands-on Launch and Test Engineer III (Avionics) for Space Coast, FL. You will test, troubleshoot, and maintain ground support equipment, focusing on avionics during integrated campaigns. The role blends avionics expertise with fluid/propellant systems know-how to ensure reliable test readiness.

You will work with the LSE team at OLS Cape Canaveral, participating in various campaigns, delivering quality, safety, and cadence improvements across test stands and facilities.