HIL Testbed Lead for Lunar Vehicle Systems

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington is seeking a senior engineer to design and build the Vehicle Test Bed (VTB) for the Transfer Stage team. You will integrate avionics, flight software, and hardware emulators to support development, verification, and validation of spaceflight systems.

As a team lead, you will guide all development phases, define VTB capabilities, and coordinate with subsystem teams to ensure cohesive test coverage.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of spacecraft electrical systems including command and data handling, electrical power systems, and RF.
• Proven experience developing hardware-in-the-loop test labs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to build consensus amongst multiple customers and stakeholders, balance multiple priorities and deliver meaningful results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all stages of design, build, integration, certification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and operation of the VTB.
• Lead a team through all phases of development while providing technical guidance.
• Define functional capabilities of the VTB.
• Coordinate with the vehicle subsystem teams to define their test requirements and to integrate their subsystems in the VTB.
• Work with test management on VTB staff plans, non-labor cost estimates, and the VTB schedule.
• Lead tiger teams for problem investigation and resolution.

Skills

Spacecraft electrical systems

Hardware in the loop

Team leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems/Software/Electrical

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington is seeking a senior engineer to design and build the Vehicle Test Bed (VTB) for the Transfer Stage team. You will integrate avionics, flight software, and hardware emulators to support development, verification, and validation of spaceflight systems.

As a team lead, you will guide all development phases, define VTB capabilities, and coordinate with subsystem teams to ensure cohesive test coverage.