MK1 Avionics Test Engineer II

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

Job summary

Blue Origin, a leader in space transportation, seeks an Avionics Test Engineer on the Lunar Core Components team to define test strategies, plans, and procedures for MK1 Lunar Lander avionics. You will collaborate with Responsible Engineers to ensure performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives across development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance testing.

This role involves environmental tests (thermal-vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC), bench bring‑up, and contributing to test

Qualifications

• / Strong understanding of electronics and electrical circuit fundamentals.
• / Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures in a structured engineering environment.
• / Familiarity with avionics products such as Flight Computers, Remote Input / Output, Embedded Controllers, Electrical Power Systems, Optical Systems and RF Systems.
• / Experience supporting environmental acceptance and qualification test campaigns (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, or equivalent).
• / Ability to read and interpret schematics, ICDs, and requirements documents.

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 (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

Electrical engineering

Test planning

Schematic reading

Environmental testing

RF systems

Education

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

Tools

HIL Test Environments

Automated Test Frameworks

Job description

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As a Avionics Test Engineer on the Lunar Core Components team, you will support multiple products across the MK1 Lunar Lander Vehicle. You will partner directly with Responsible Engineers (REs) to define test strategies, develop test plans and procedures, and execute development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns. You will work within a multi-disciplinary test team and interface with vehicle teams, NASA, and National Team Partners to ensure avionics products meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives.

Avionics Products You May Support Include

• Flight Computers
• RIOs
• Embedded Controllers

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• 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 (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

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field
• 1-2+ 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 avionics products such as Flight Computers, Remote Input / Output, Embedded Controllers, Electrical Power Systems, Optical Systems and RF Systems
• Experience supporting environmental acceptance and 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing space grade avionics.
• Experience with spacecraft or aerospace grade sensitive electronics
• Experience working within a safety‑critical development environment (NASA, DO‑178, IEC 61508, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with space radiation effects and their implications for electronics testing and verification
• Experience with HIL test environments and automated test frameworks
• Basic project management skills: planning, milestone tracking, risk identification, and cross‑team coordination
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC standards and test methods

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 Other site ranges may differ

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