Senior EGSE Automation Test Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Sr. EGSE Automation Test Engineer to lead the test automation framework for HIL verification on the Terawave program. You will develop automated scripts, optimize production test cycles, and mentor a team of automation engineers.

The role requires strong Python, CI/CD exposure, and experience with hardware interfaces. Collaboration with EGSE, VTB, Electrical Test, and production teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in test automation, embedded software testing, or hardware-in-the-loop development.
• Proficiency in Python; automated test frameworks and regression suites in hardware test contexts.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the test automation framework for HIL verification and production deployment.
• Develop, review, and execute automated test scripts and regression suites.
• Debug and triage automation failures; improve robustness and repeatability.
• Coordinate with EGSE Software Engineers on framework integration and tool releases.
• Mentor automation test engineers and share knowledge with production teams.

Skills

Python

Test automation

HIL testing

Embedded software testing

Data buses & interfaces

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical/Software Engineering

Tools

GSEOS

COSMOS

LabVIEW

NI TestStand

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!Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.Blue Origin is seeking a Sr. EGSE Automation Test Engineer to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. In this role you will own the test automation framework for HIL verification, lead development of automated test scripts and regression suites, and ensure the framework is architected for deployment and qualification on the production line. You will be the technical anchor for test automation and mentor the automation test engineering team.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Own and maintain the test automation framework; ensure extensibility, robustness, and readiness for production line deployment and qualification.Develop, review, and execute automated test scripts and regression suites for HIL verification; drive coverage improvements and reduce manual test burden.Create data-driven test sequences optimized for production cycle time and test coverage efficiency.Debug and triage automation failures; implement improvements to test robustness and repeatability.Develop training materials and deliver knowledge transfer sessions to production test engineers on automation tools, scripting practices, and framework operation.Support qualification of automated test suites as production line acceptance test methods.Mentor Automation Test Engineer team members; review their scripts and technical contributions.Coordinate with EGSE Software Engineers on framework integration, software interface requirements, and tool releases.Interface with VTB and Electrical Test teams on test coverage, automation priorities, and bench integration.Participate in design reviews and provide test automation and DFT feedback.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.7+ years of experience in test automation, embedded software testing, or hardware-in-the-loop test development.Proficiency in Python; experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and regression suites in a hardware test context.Experience integrating automated test systems with hardware interfaces (serial protocols, data buses, or analog I/O).Demonstrated ability to design test frameworks for maintainability, reusability, and scalability.Experience with nonconformance management, anomaly disposition, and corrective action processes.Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief test automation status and architecture to program leadership.Preferred QualificationsExperience on a spacecraft, launch vehicle, or defense electronics program with automated acceptance testing.Background with GSEOS, COSMOS, LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or similar ground test software frameworks.Experience with LabVIEW or NI TestStand for hardware-in-the-loop test development and automated functional test sequences.Experience qualifying automated test suites for use as production acceptance test methods.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated regression frameworks for embedded or hardware-in-the-loop systems.Background with data bus protocol testing (SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422) via automated test scripts.Experience developing technical training for production test personnel.Base Pay Range for:CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon’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. 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