Lead Electrical Test Engineer - Spaceflight Systems

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Lead Test Engineer in the Integration and Test team to lead electrical test execution across spacecraft, launch vehicle, and avionics systems. You will develop test strategies, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safe, efficient test campaigns.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace test campaigns, strong schematics literacy, and excellent communication. Relocation is provided; we expect heavy hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment supporting

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of applicable aerospace test campaign experience.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and interface control documents.
• Experience leading complex aerospace test campaigns.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical integration and test activities for spacecraft, launch vehicle, and avionics systems.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and test readiness documentation.
• Operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers.
• Coordinate cross functional teams including avionics, software, GNC, systems engineering, and operations.
• Support vehicle level and subsystem level environmental and functional testing including Power system validation, functional testing, RF testing, end to end integrated vehicle testing.
• Drive test campaign planning, scheduling and daily execution activities.
• Mentor and guide junior test engineers; support TRR and post-test data reviews.
• Interface with design engineering teams to define instrumentation, data acquisition, and test success criteria.
• Track risks, issues, and action items to closure.
• Coordinate test crews, support equipment and vehicle configurations for testing; promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical test leadership

Test planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace testing

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Education

BS in Aerospace/Electrical Engineering/CS

MS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

NI test stands

C/C++

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Lead Test Engineer in the Integration and Test team to lead electrical test execution across spacecraft, launch vehicle, and avionics systems. You will develop test strategies, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safe, efficient test campaigns.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace test campaigns, strong schematics literacy, and excellent communication. Relocation is provided; we expect heavy hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment supporting