Lead: Lunar Transfer Stage Test Bed & Integration

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a driven test engineering leader to oversee the Transfer Stage Vehicle Test Bed (VTB) planning, testing, and operations at our Seattle site. You will direct hardware-in-the-loop test activities and manage configurations across hardware, software, and firmware to support integration testing and mission simulations.

The role requires 6+ years in test engineering within aerospace/defense, plus leadership experience and strong communication skills to drive cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline.
• 6+ years in test engineering in defense/aerospace/nuclear; at least 1 year in lead/manager role.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop spacecraft verification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong vehicle-level integration and test background.
• Proven ability to set high standards and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead working groups to develop VTB functionality and testing priorities.
• Lead design, planning, installation, testing, and operation of the VTB.
• Develop and execute test plans; perform data reduction and reviews.
• Manage VTB hardware, software, and firmware configurations.
• Lead daily test operations and coordinate with internal customers.
• Demonstrate high standards and collaborative decision making.

Skills

Leadership

Test engineering

Hardware-in-the-loop

Systems integration

Communication

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

HIL testing

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a driven test engineering leader to oversee the Transfer Stage Vehicle Test Bed (VTB) planning, testing, and operations at our Seattle site. You will direct hardware-in-the-loop test activities and manage configurations across hardware, software, and firmware to support integration testing and mission simulations.

The role requires 6+ years in test engineering within aerospace/defense, plus leadership experience and strong communication skills to drive cross-functional