HIL Testbed Lead — Space Systems Integration

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,188 - 203,263; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in the Seattle area seeks an experienced Hardware-in-the-Loop Lead to own the development, build, and checkout of high-fidelity HIL environments for in-space systems. You will lead a team of engineers for test campaigns, ensuring fidelity across real-time simulators, emulators, and EGSE interfaces.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with real-time hardware interfaces, avionics architectures, and embedded flight software, with the ability to coordinate across disciplines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in hardware-in-the-loop, system-level test, or vehicle integration.
• Experience leading complex test campaigns with flight-like hardware.
• Hands-on with real-time simulation platforms and hardware interfaces.
• Knowledge of avionics, flight software interfaces, and embedded systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, build, integration and checkout of HIL test environments.
• Define testbed requirements across multi-disciplinary teams for fidelity.
• Own hardware/software architecture of the testbed, including EGSE and emulators.
• Communicate status, risks and milestone readiness to program leadership.
• Maintain configuration control of all HIL hardware, software and models.
• Plan and execute test campaigns and define procedures with automation focus.
• Coordinate with flight software, systems engineering, and ops for coverage of nominal/fault scenarios.
• Track anomalies and drive closure with responsible engineers.
• Manage a team of engineers and technicians to build/operate the testbed.
• Develop and maintain HIL roadmap aligned with vehicle schedule.

Skills

Hardware-in-the-Loop

System test management

Real-time simulation

Embedded systems

Flight software interfaces

Leadership

Electronics hardware interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MIL-STD-1553

SpaceWire

CAN

Ethernet

Serial

Discrete signals

Analog signals

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in the Seattle area seeks an experienced Hardware-in-the-Loop Lead to own the development, build, and checkout of high-fidelity HIL environments for in-space systems. You will lead a team of engineers for test campaigns, ensuring fidelity across real-time simulators, emulators, and EGSE interfaces.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with real-time hardware interfaces, avionics architectures, and embedded flight software, with the ability to coordinate across disciplines