Lunar Avionics Test Engineer II – Core Components

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington is seeking an Avionics Components Test Engineer to lead test campaigns for avionics, optical and RF products across multiple vehicles supporting human lunar missions. You will define test strategies with Responsible Engineers, write procedures, and execute development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance tests.

You will collaborate with NASA and National Team Partners to ensure hardware meets performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives, while driving

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems or devices
• Sound understanding of electronics and electrical circuit fundamentals
• Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures in a structured engineering environment
• Familiarity with optical hardware, RF systems and avionics hardware
• Experience supporting or leading 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 units listed above 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 a wide range of hardware to improve test efficiency and reuse

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington is seeking an Avionics Components Test Engineer to lead test campaigns for avionics, optical and RF products across multiple vehicles supporting human lunar missions. You will define test strategies with Responsible Engineers, write procedures, and execute development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance tests.

You will collaborate with NASA and National Team Partners to ensure hardware meets performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives, while driving