Electrical Test Engineer II - TeraWave

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer II to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. You will develop and execute electrical verification procedures, capture anomalies, and contribute to test reports within a high-tempo spacecraft environment.

You will work with senior engineers to improve test procedures, maintain documentation, and support test campaigns while upholding strict ESD and configuration controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 2+ years in electrical test or hardware verification in aerospace/defense/high-reliability environments.
• Ability to operate standard electrical test equipment and interpret data against criteria.
• Experience documenting formal test procedures and reports.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical interface checks and power/data bus tests under guidance.
• Perform timing, latency, and fault injection tests; record pass/fail results.
• Develop procedures under senior guidance and drive through review/release.
• Capture anomalies with detail for root-cause analysis and disposition.
• Author test reports summarizing results and open items.
• Update procedures after execution and incorporate changes.
• Plan test campaigns with bench readiness and equipment configuration.
• Maintain ESD discipline and bench cleanliness.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce cycle time.

Skills

Electrical test

Hardware verification

System integration

Anomaly reporting

Test reports

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering

Tools

Python

Windchill

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! 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 Electrical Test Engineer II to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. In this role you will develop and execute electrical verification procedures—continuity checks, data bus testing, power bus verification, and fault injection—with increasing autonomy alongside senior test engineers. You will capture anomalies, contribute to test reports, and help improve the electrical test program in a high-tempo spacecraft development environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical interface checks, continuity/isolation tests, power bus verification, and data bus tests under guidance of senior engineers.
• Perform timing and latency measurements and fault injection tests per approved test procedures; record results against defined pass/fail criteria.
• Develop test procedures under senior engineer guidance; drive procedures through internal review and release.
• Capture test anomalies with sufficient detail for root cause investigation; track anomaly status and support disposition.
• Author test reports summarizing results, anomalies, and open items for assigned test activities.
• Incorporate procedure red‑line mark‑ups and update documentation following test execution.
• Support test campaign planning: coordinate bench availability, hardware readiness, and test equipment configuration.
• Maintain ESD discipline, bench cleanliness, and configuration accountability during test operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve test procedures or reduce cycle time; elevate recommendations to senior engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical test, hardware verification, or system integration in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics.
• Ability to operate standard electrical test equipment and interpret data against defined pass/fail criteria.
• Experience developing or executing formal test procedures in a controlled documentation environment.
• Familiarity with anomaly reporting and configuration management processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clear, complete test reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with spacecraft, satellite, or launch vehicle electrical test at bench, component, or subsystem level.
• Familiarity with data bus protocols: SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, or discrete I/O.
• Basic scripting experience (Python or similar) for test automation or data reduction.
• Familiarity with ESD controls and aerospace workmanship standards.
• Experience using PDM/PLM systems for procedure control (Windchill or equivalent).

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $98,208.00 - $137,491.20 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 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

• 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%
• an Education Support Program

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Paid Time Off

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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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