Lunar Avionics Test Engineer II - Core Components

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,136 - 149,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer for the Lunar Core Components team in Seattle, WA. You will define test strategies, write plans, and execute campaigns across development, qualification, and acceptance testing for space-grade avionics.

You will collaborate with Responsible Engineers, interface with NASA and partners, and contribute to test infrastructure, ensuring fault tolerance, safety, and mission readiness for lunar missions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• 2–3+ years of hands-on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems or devices.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, ICDs, and requirements documents.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures in a structured engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the test scope for one or more Avionics products as a 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.
• Support environmental test campaigns 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

Hands-on testing experience

Schematic/ICD reading

Communication skills

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field

Tools

Environmental test equipment

HIL test frameworks

EMI/EMC testing

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer for the Lunar Core Components team in Seattle, WA. You will define test strategies, write plans, and execute campaigns across development, qualification, and acceptance testing for space-grade avionics.

You will collaborate with Responsible Engineers, interface with NASA and partners, and contribute to test infrastructure, ensuring fault tolerance, safety, and mission readiness for lunar missions.