Senior Avionics Engine Controller Test Engineer

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking a hardware test engineer to plan and execute environmental and EMI/EMC test campaigns for liquid rocket engine controllers.

You will translate requirements into verification plans, manage test configurations, analyze data, and drive root-cause resolution across design, systems, and test labs.

The role requires 5+ years in hardware testing and MIL STD experience, with cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in hardware test, avionics, aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar environment.
• Hands‑on experience planning, executing, and documenting environmental tests to MIL STD 810 and EMI/EMC tests to MIL STD 461, or closely related standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and execute environmental and EMI/EMC test campaigns for engine controllers, including tailoring methods, levels, and configurations to program needs.
• Plan test content and environmental conditions (e.g., shock, vibration, thermal cycling) and ensure adequate margin and coverage across campaigns.
• Operate integrated test systems and coordinate with test equipment owners to ensure readiness and appropriate configurations for each campaign.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to translate requirements into verification and validation plans and test procedures.
• Write and develop test plans, procedures, and scripts; ensure traceability from requirements to test cases and to verification results.
• Collect, reduce, and analyze test data; generate clear, complete test reports and present findings to engineering leadership and program stakeholders.
• Lead or participate in structured Root Cause Analysis efforts and drive issues to closure.
• Identify, track, and mitigate technical and execution risks; maintain test schedules and status throughout the campaign.
• Interface effectively across multiple teams to align on objectives and drive common goals to completion.
• Maintain rigorous configuration control of test articles, setups, and test procedures.

Skills

Environmental testing planning

Test campaigns execution

Requirements management (DOORS Jama)

Root Cause Analysis

Test systems operation

Cross-functional collaboration

Linux test control

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Gantt charts

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking a hardware test engineer to plan and execute environmental and EMI/EMC test campaigns for liquid rocket engine controllers.

You will translate requirements into verification plans, manage test configurations, analyze data, and drive root-cause resolution across design, systems, and test labs.

The role requires 5+ years in hardware testing and MIL STD experience, with cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace environment.