MK1 Electrical Vehicle Test Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Test Engineer to support the Integration and Test team for the Lunar Permanence unit and Blue Moon landers. You will develop test plans, lead test operations, and interface with design and systems engineers to verify requirements across vehicle levels.

The role requires experience with spacecraft avionics, test software, and Python/C/C++ skills; expect rotating shifts and travel up to 15%. Emphasis on safety and collaboration throughout spaceflight testing.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in a technical discipline as listed; passion for mission to enable space exploration.
• 5+ years of applicable experience in space vehicle testing or electrical test.
• Experience with spacecraft avionics, electrical power systems, and vehicle-level electrical integration.
• Experience reading/writing code in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop test plans and procedures for vehicle-level testing.
• Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers.
• Conduct acceptance testing including power-on, functional, performance, and qualification.
• Troubleshoot issues during testing and perform root cause analyses.
• Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors during installation.
• Coordinate test crews and configurations for testing; ensure safety policies are followed.

Skills

Test planning

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Test readiness

Problem solving

Safety culture

Shifts & travel

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

MS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Test instrumentation

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem‑solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As a Test Engineer in the Integration and Test (I&T) team supporting the Electrical Test Team, you will be supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions: Travel expected up to 15% of the time. This role may require rotating shift coverage and occasional weekend support to ensure continuous test operations, meet business and program needs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan and develop test plans and procedures for vehicle level testing.
• Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers.
• Apply direct experience to component or integrated vehicle test planning and execution of vehicle electrical test, or equivalent.
• Conduct acceptance testing that includes power-on, functional, performance, acceptance, and qualification.
• Experience with test instrumentation, Data Acquisition, and Control Systems.
• Work with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the vehicle level and subsystems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the pertinent requirements.
• Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation.
• Experience supporting testbeds for spaceflight systems.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing.
• Perform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigations.
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks.
• Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings.
• Proactively prepare status updates and communicates both within the organization and with direct customers.
• Have frequent inter-organizational and customer interactions on difficult technical issues.
• Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions.
• Participate in test readiness review, pre and post test briefings, and post test reviews.
• Manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns.
• Coordinate test crews, support equipment and vehicle configurations for testing.
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience with space vehicle integrated vehicle testing including electrical test, test software or related test experience.
• Working knowledge of spacecraft avionics, electrical power systems, guidance and navigation, and vehicle-level electrical integration.
• Experience reading and writing code in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other languages.
• Experience with Flight Computers, Vehicle Commanding, and Command and Data Handling.
• Understand the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and travel to support business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with human-rated space vehicle development and verification.
• Experience with environmental test campaigns (Modal, DFAT, TVAC, EMI/EMC).
• Experience with payload integration and testing.
• Experience with participating in NASA technical reviews.
• Understands/experience with hazardous operations.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion.

Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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