Avionics Test Engineer II - Lunar Core Components

Blue Origin; Washington; Presencial; USD 107.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Origin in Washington is seeking an Avionics Components Test Engineer to lead test campaigns for avionics, optical and RF products across multiple vehicles supporting human lunar missions. You will define test strategies with Responsible Engineers, write procedures, and execute development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance tests.

You will collaborate with NASA and National Team Partners to ensure hardware meets performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives, while driving

Formación

• 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 optical hardware, RF systems and avionics hardware
• 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

Responsabilidades

• Own the test scope for one or more units listed above 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 a wide range of hardware to improve test efficiency and reuse

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field

Descripción del empleo

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 avionics, optical and RF 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 hardware meets performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives.

The hardware you may support include:

• Internal / External Cameras
• Data Acquisition Units (DAU)
• RF Filters
• RF Switches
• Cryptographic Hardware
• Storage Devices

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own the test scope for one or more units listed above 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 a wide range of hardware 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 optical hardware, RF systems and avionics hardware
• 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 cameras, RF hardware, data acquisition hardware, etc.
• Experience with spacecraft or aerospace avionics & RF hardware
• 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 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

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