Senior Avionics Test Engineer Spaceflight

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking a hands-on avionics test engineer to support New Glenn hardware. You will run test campaigns, validate electronic systems, and help ensure safe, reliable mission hardware for spaceflight programs. The role favors candidates with a B.S.

in EE or CS, 5+ years of experience, knowledge of EMI/EMC standards, and experience with hardware lifecycles. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this mission‑critical environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing/testing electronic systems.
• Familiar with EMI/EMC, IEC and automotive standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead test campaigns to support manufacturing and qualification of flight avionics hardware.
• Apply technical expertise and leadership to safe human spaceflight.
• Collaborate with team on avionics integration and test.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Hands-on testing

Electronics fundamentals

EMI/EMC standards

Hardware development lifecycle

Communication skills

Problem solving

Flexibility to support shifts

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Python

Linux

Git

Jenkins

JIRA

IPC standards

DO-160

MIL-STD-461

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking a hands-on avionics test engineer to support New Glenn hardware. You will run test campaigns, validate electronic systems, and help ensure safe, reliable mission hardware for spaceflight programs. The role favors candidates with a B.S.

in EE or CS, 5+ years of experience, knowledge of EMI/EMC standards, and experience with hardware lifecycles. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this mission‑critical environment.