Avionics Test Engineer II – Lunar Core Components

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Avionics Components Test Engineer for the Lunar Core Components team to own test scope, develop plans, and execute campaigns across multiple motor control units used in crewed lunar missions.

You will work with Responsible Engineers, interface with NASA, and contribute to test infrastructure, evaluating controllers for performance, fault tolerance, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on testing/integration of electronic systems or devices.
• Knowledge of electronics and circuit fundamentals.
• Experience writing and executing test plans in a structured environment.
• Familiarity with motor controller behavior including FDIR, safe states, and built-in tests.
• Experience with environmental qualification tests (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Ability to read schematics, ICDs, and requirements documents.

Responsibilities

• Own the test scope for Motor Control units and collaborate with REs to understand requirements.
• Plan, write, and execute test plans for dev, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Support bench bring-up and hardware characterization with the design team.
• Define and execute HIL test strategies where applicable.
• Support environmental test campaigns and anomaly resolution.
• Track test evidence to requirements and manage test reports for qualification.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Test engineering

Hardware testing

Schematic interpretation

Test plan execution

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

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 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.

Job Description

As an Avionics Components Test Engineer on the Lunar Core Components team, you will serve as the test engineer for one or more Motor Control units reused across multiple vehicles and mechanisms 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 controllers meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives.

The Motor Control units you may support include:

• Zero Boil Off Motor Controller (ZMC)
• Zero Boil Off Motor Controller Turbo Alternator (ZMC-TA)
• Dual Motor Unit (DMU)
• High Voltage Motor Unit (HVMU)

Responsibilities

• Own the test scope for one or more Motor Control units as the 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
• Define and execute Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) test strategies where applicable
• 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
• 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 motor controller behavior including fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR), safe states, and built‑in test
• Experience supporting or leading environmental 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 Batteries, voltage distribution systems, or Solar Arrays
• Experience with spacecraft or aerospace mechanism controllers (e.g., gimbal drives, valve controllers, pump drives, deployment mechanisms)
• 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
• Basic project management skills: planning, milestone tracking, risk identification, and cross‑team coordination
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC standards and test methods

Base Pay Range

• 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. 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

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 be on a military installation. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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 enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

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 work force. 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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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