Lunar Avionics Test Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer I for Lunar Core Components. You will serve as the test engineer for Avionics Control units used across vehicles, partnering with Responsible Engineers to define test strategies, develop plans, and execute campaigns.

You will collaborate with NASA and interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure controllers meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives while contributing to test infrastructure and reports.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field
• 2+ years of hands-on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems
• Sound understanding of electronics and electrical circuit fundamentals
• Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures in a structured engineering environment
• Familiarity with motor controller behavior including FDIR, safe states, and built-in test
• Experience supporting environmental qualification test campaigns (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, or equivalent)
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, ICDs, and requirements documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting test results and supporting technical reviews

Responsibilities

• Own the test scope for one or more Avionics Control units as the test engineer, partnering with the RE to understand requirements, design intent, interfaces, and fault-tolerant behavior
• Plan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance testing
• Support bench bring-up and early hardware characterization alongside the design team
• Define and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test strategies where applicable
• Support environmental test campaigns (thermal-vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC) including test planning, procedure execution, and anomaly resolution
• Drive verification closure: map test evidence to requirements, track open items, and ensure test reports meet qualification standards
• Identify, document, and track test anomalies through to resolution in coordination with the RE and broader team
• Contribute to test infrastructure development including test equipment selection, test bed design, and ground support equipment (GSE) needs
• Communicate test status, risks, and results clearly; support and lead technical reviews at appropriate milestones
• Apply lessons learned and best practices across the controller family to improve test efficiency and reuse

Skills

Test plan development

Fault tolerance

Hardware-in-the-Loop

Environmental testing

Schematic reading

Communication skills

Education

B.S./B.A. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer I for Lunar Core Components. You will serve as the test engineer for Avionics Control units used across vehicles, partnering with Responsible Engineers to define test strategies, develop plans, and execute campaigns.

You will collaborate with NASA and interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure controllers meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives while contributing to test infrastructure and reports.