Avionics Test Engineer III — Launch & Test Systems

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Up to 25% travel

Job summary

Blue Origin in Cape Canaveral is seeking an experienced avionics test engineer to support flight and ground campaigns. The role spans the Avionics console and fluid/propulsion test stands, with a hybrid-skill emphasis across related systems.

You will work within a safety‑driven culture and be part of a team advancing spaceflight initiatives. As part of Launch Operations, you will design, execute, and optimize test campaigns for New Glenn infrastructure, collaborating with design, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
• Direct experience operating or integrating Avionics for cryogenics, fluids, or propulsion test stands.
• Understanding of what avionics readings mean physically (valve actuation, transducer data, tank pressures).
• Real‑time console operations experience with off‑nominal/anomaly response.
• 1+ years developing work instructions or test procedures to implement upgrades, perform maintenance, and verify system performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, operate, and maintain test facilities for orbital rockets and related systems at Launch Complex 36 and adjacent locations.
• Generate and execute test procedures involving high-pressure inert and cryogenic fluid systems.
• Lead test operations with technicians and review test data for facility health and performance.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, work instructions, and inspection plans for routine maintenance.
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; implement corrective actions.

Skills

Avionics

Fluid systems

Test execution

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

HIL/HITL

Job description

Blue Origin in Cape Canaveral is seeking an experienced avionics test engineer to support flight and ground campaigns. The role spans the Avionics console and fluid/propulsion test stands, with a hybrid-skill emphasis across related systems.

You will work within a safety‑driven culture and be part of a team advancing spaceflight initiatives. As part of Launch Operations, you will design, execute, and optimize test campaigns for New Glenn infrastructure, collaborating with design, quality, and