Senior Avionics Test Engineer - Lunar Core Systems

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

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Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Sr. Avionics Test Engineer for the Lunar Core Components team. You will define test strategies, develop test plans, and execute campaigns across multiple products and vehicles for human lunar missions.

Responsibilities include owning test scope, bench bring-up, environmental tests, anomaly resolution, and contributing to test infrastructure while collaborating with engineers, NASA, and partners.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• 2-3+ years of hands‑on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems or devices.
• 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.

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

Avionics testing

Test planning

Schematic reading

Electrical engineering

Environmental testing

Education

B.S./B.A. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Sr. Avionics Test Engineer for the Lunar Core Components team. You will define test strategies, develop test plans, and execute campaigns across multiple products and vehicles for human lunar missions.

Responsibilities include owning test scope, bench bring-up, environmental tests, anomaly resolution, and contributing to test infrastructure while collaborating with engineers, NASA, and partners.