Lunar Transfer Stage Test Bed Engineering Lead

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Bonus program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state seeks a senior test engineering leader to drive verification of the Vehicle Test Bed (VTB) and to plan and prioritize testing across subsystems. You will lead the design, installation, testing, and operation of the VTB and manage its hardware, software, and firmware configurations.

The role requires 6+ years in test engineering within defense, aerospace, or nuclear industries, plus at least 1 year in a lead role, with strong HIL experience and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline.
• 6+ years overall working in test engineering for defense, aerospace, and/or nuclear industries.
• Minimum 1 year in a lead or manager position in those industries.
• Experience with formal spacecraft verification at the subsystem or system level in Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL).
• Outstanding written and verbal skills.
• Strong background in vehicle level of integration and test.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in setting high standards of performance and holding teams accountable.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in conflict-resolution and an ability to bring a group to a decision.

Responsibilities

• Lead working groups with subsystem and vehicle engineering teams to develop and plan needed VTB functionality and testing priority.
• Lead the team in the design, planning, installation, testing, and operation of the VTB.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures; perform subsequent data reduction and reviews.
• Manage the configuration of the VTB test asset including hardware, software, and firmware.
• Lead daily test operations, VTB troubleshooting/fixing, and coordination with internal customers.
• Demand and demonstrate high standards for test operations.
• Hold accountable and work collaboratively across a broad team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Test engineering

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)

Systems integration

SIL lab knowledge

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington state seeks a senior test engineering leader to drive verification of the Vehicle Test Bed (VTB) and to plan and prioritize testing across subsystems. You will lead the design, installation, testing, and operation of the VTB and manage its hardware, software, and firmware configurations.

The role requires 6+ years in test engineering within defense, aerospace, or nuclear industries, plus at least 1 year in a lead role, with strong HIL experience and excellent