Avionics Test Engineer II

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines seeks a dedicated avionics test engineer to develop plans, procedures, and hardware for liquid rocket engine ignition testing. You will drive qualification, analyze EMI data, and coordinate with labs to ensure safe, repeatable spaceflight testing across environments.

Qualifications include a physics or engineering background with hands-on hardware testing, strong communication, and ability to work in a safety-focused, inclusive culture. WA-focused base pay applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field.
• 2+ years hardware development, integration, and/or testing experience.
• Practical and analytical understanding of analog and digital electronics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, complete, and report avionics development, qualification, and acceptance testing
• Decomposing requirements into test activities
• Performing tests or ensuring that Technicians are able to do so
• Analyzing Environmental/EMI data
• Use measurement and analysis to determine root causes for failures in avionics testing
• Identify and mitigate test execution risks
• Collaborate with internal and external labs for test execution
• Perform and work comfortably in an environmental and EMI lab environment

Skills

Hardware development

Analog & digital electronics

Communication skills

Lab environment experience

Python

MATLAB

Linux

Test networks

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace engineering, physics

Graduate degree in electrical, computer, aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Linux

Git

RTCA/DO-160

MIL-STD-810

MIL-STD-461

Job description

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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for developing plans, procedures, and equipment for the testing of liquid rocket engine ignition hardware. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Plan, complete, and report avionics development, qualification, and acceptance testing
• Decomposing requirements into test activities
• Performing tests or ensuring that Technicians are able to do so
• Analyzing Environmental/EMI data
• Use measurement and analysis to determine root causes for failures in avionics testing
• Identify and mitigate test execution risks
• Collaborate with internal and external labs for test execution
• Perform and work comfortably in an environmental and EMI lab environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field
• 2+ years of hardware development, integration, and/or testing experience.
• Practical and analytical understanding of analog and digital electronics
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills regarding technical subjects.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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:

• Experience planning, executing, and reporting electronics testing, in particular using RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and/or MIL-STD-461
• Familiarity with sensors including linear variable differential transformers (LVDT), resistance temperature detectors (RTD), thermocouples, pressure transducers, resolvers, and accelerometers
• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, Linux
• Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting test networks
• Experience programming, debugging, and troubleshooting devices with microcontrollers
• Experience with git for SW development
• Graduate degree in electrical, computer, aerospace engineering or a related field

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to