EGSE Automation Software Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an EGSE Automation Software Engineer to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. You will develop automated test cases and sequences for space vehicle-level testing, and ensure coverage and reliability across development and qualification campaigns.

Responsibilities include implementing test scripts, debugging failures, and collaborating with test operations and systems engineering. Prior experience with SpaceWire, CAN, RS-422 or similar interfaces is desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Software/Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3+ years in automated test development, embedded software, or ground support software in aerospace/defense.
• Proficiency in Python and scripting for hardware-interfacing automated tests.
• Experience with spacecraft/test development and hardware qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test cases and sequences for space vehicle-level testing.
• Implement test scripts per coverage requirements and verify pass/fail logic.
• Collaborate with test operations and systems engineering to translate requirements.
• Debug failures and trace root cause to software, interface, or hardware issues.
• Contribute to test software framework features and maintain CM practices.
• Support deployment and qualification of automated test suites for production testing.
• Document test cases and interfaces for team reference.

Skills

Python

Automated testing

Embedded software

Aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

SpaceWire

CAN

RS-422

Job description

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!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

Blue Origin is seeking an EGSE Automation Software Engineer to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. In this role you will develop automated test cases, sequences, and supporting utilities within the test software architecture defined by the Sr. Automation Software Engineer, targeting space vehicle-level functional test coverage for both development and qualification campaigns.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain automated test cases and test sequences for space vehicle-level functional testing within the established test software architecture.

• Implement test scripts per defined coverage requirements; verify pass/fail evaluation logic against test success criteria.

• Collaborate with test operations and systems engineering to translate test requirements and procedures into automated test implementations.

• Debug test case failures and trace root cause to software, interface, or hardware issues; implement fixes and improvements.

• Contribute to test software framework feature development under guidance of the Sr. Automation Software Engineer.

• Implement software configuration management and code review practices per team standards.

• Support deployment and qualification of automated test suites for use as production line acceptance test methods.

• Document test cases, interfaces, and framework usage for team reference.

• Coordinate with EGSE hardware and test operations teams on interface requirements and test execution.

• Capture and track automation-related anomalies; support disposition and root cause analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

• 3+ years of experience in automated test development, embedded software, or ground support software in aerospace, defense, or a closely related field.

• Proficiency in Python; experience developing automated test scripts that interface with hardware.

• Previous experience with spacecraft or satellite test development, execution, or hardware qualification and acceptance testing.

• Familiarity with hardware interface protocols (SpaceWire, CAN, RS-422, or similar) in an automated test context.

• Experience with software configuration management (Git or equivalent).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document test cases and coverage clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle automated test development at bench, subsystem, or vehicle level.

• Background with GSEOS, COSMOS