Senior Aerospace Test Technician - Test Automation

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Kent, WA seeks a Senior Test Technician to execute development, qualification, and production testing on aerospace hardware. You’ll set up test configurations, run environmental tests, and document results with precision, influencing procedures for years ahead.

You will handle electrical tests, teardown and reassembly, and work closely with test engineers to drive improvements and ensure safety and quality on flight hardware.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years hands-on test/electronics/ electromechanical experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and calibrated tools.
• Willingness to work off-shift and travel as needed.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible work status.

Responsibilities

• Execute development, qualification, and production test procedures on flight/non-flight hardware.
• Set up and break down test configurations, harnesses, instruments, and chambers.
• Operate environmental test equipment including thermal, vibration, and vacuum chambers.
• Perform electrical tests: continuity, dielectric withstand, powered functional tests.
• Record data, complete work orders, and verify calibration before use.
• Identify anomalies, pause work if unsafe, and assist troubleshooting with test engineering.
• Redline procedures and propose improvements to reduce cycle time and errors.
• Train and mentor other technicians and support first-article tests.

Skills

Test equipment

ESD controls

Reading schematics

Hand tools

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate (preferred)

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Power supplies

Harness testers

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Kent, WA seeks a Senior Test Technician to execute development, qualification, and production testing on aerospace hardware. You’ll set up test configurations, run environmental tests, and document results with precision, influencing procedures for years ahead.

You will handle electrical tests, teardown and reassembly, and work closely with test engineers to drive improvements and ensure safety and quality on flight hardware.