Lunar Lander Systems Engineer: Avionics & Test Automation

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL, seeks a seasoned systems/test engineer to own avionics-focused vehicle tests for the MK1 lunar lander. You will define objectives, map requirements to test cases, and lead verification closure across IPTs.

You will automate evidence capture, build data pipelines, and develop AI-assisted tooling to generate defensible verification reports supporting spacecraft certification and mission success.

Qualifications

• BS in aerospace, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.
• 5+ years in systems or test engineering across requirements, traceability, and validation.
• Hands-on testing of avionics-rich systems (spacecraft/launch vehicles).
• Knowledge of spacecraft avionics architectures: power, C&DH, data buses, sensor interfaces.
• Python scripting for test data, automation, or engineering data management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicle functional test matrices mapping avionics and software requirements to test cases and verification closures.
• Define test scope, objectives, and pass/fail criteria for avionics testing including power, data handling, and EMI/EMC.
• Automate capture, formatting, and traceability of verification evidence; develop tooling to reduce manual effort.

Skills

5+ years systems/test engineering

Python scripting

Test automation

Scripting for data/test management

Verifications/Validation

Education

B.S. in aerospace/electrical/systems/CS

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL, seeks a seasoned systems/test engineer to own avionics-focused vehicle tests for the MK1 lunar lander. You will define objectives, map requirements to test cases, and lead verification closure across IPTs.

You will automate evidence capture, build data pipelines, and develop AI-assisted tooling to generate defensible verification reports supporting spacecraft certification and mission success.