Senior Spacecraft Electrical Test Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville seeks an experienced Electrical Test Engineer to own testing of spacecraft electrical systems within the Blue Ring program. You will validate electrical subsystems, develop EGSE-related plans, and lead test campaigns from integration to final readiness for launch.

You will coordinate with design engineers, write test plans and procedures, and deliver clear test reports while managing safety, quality, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical subject area.
• 3+ years of relevant, post-graduation, experience in specified engineering field(s).
• Experience conducting tests on aerospace flight hardware for NASA, Commercial Space, or DoD.
• Experience with flight hardware in a production facility or laboratory.
• Experience developing test infrastructure drawings, configuring test articles, and conducting testing of spacecraft articles with an emphasis on electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, industry standards, and technical requirements.
• Ability to perform data analysis and reduction and present technical information in a clear visual format.
• Strong safety demeanor and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous operations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, architect, and coordinate the resources vital to execute the testing of spacecraft electrical systems.
• Test spacecraft flight hardware and integrated spacecraft.
• Conduct test design reviews, integration readiness reviews, and test readiness reviews for events.
• Coordinate with design engineer SMEs to integrate verification requirements into the detailed test plan.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks.

Skills

Electrical test

Test planning

Data analysis

Engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Python

Open C3

C++

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville seeks an experienced Electrical Test Engineer to own testing of spacecraft electrical systems within the Blue Ring program. You will validate electrical subsystems, develop EGSE-related plans, and lead test campaigns from integration to final readiness for launch.

You will coordinate with design engineers, write test plans and procedures, and deliver clear test reports while managing safety, quality, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.