Senior Test Engineer, Space Systems & DAQ

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel 10-25%

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Test Engineer to design, build, and commission electrical test equipment for space-grade fluids and thermal components on the Blue Moon Lunar lander program. You will develop data acquisition and control systems, support test activities, and ensure safety and quality in a hands-on environment.

You will lead multi-disciplinary testing efforts, coordinate with technicians, and participate in test readiness reviews, with travel and relocation support as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• 3+ years of experience with electrical test equipment.
• Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation and/or control systems.
• Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency with standard lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power meters, DAQ cards).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and prioritization abilities.
• Solid safety record.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, procure, build, integrate, and checkout electrical ground support equipment (EGSE), including data acquisition systems, instrumentation, control systems, and wiring.
• Support testing of Thermal and Fluid components across test types (development, qualification, acceptance, performance, environmental).
• Create electrical design packages, drawings, harnesses, rack layouts, power distribution, and control elements.
• Create/review Test Plans, Test Procedures, safety assessments, schematics, and other artifacts.
• Identify and procure equipment; coordinate with technicians for build/installation of equipment and harnesses.
• Support integration of test articles with EGSE, hardware, consoles, and test equipment to verify requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and support checkout of systems; resolve technical problems.
• Maintain configuration control of drawings and test system configurations.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, pre/post-test briefings, and post-test reviews.
• Enforce safety policies during planning and operations.
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data.
• Lead daily test operations; operate test consoles and coordinate with internal customers.

Skills

Electrical test equipment

Data acquisition systems

Instrumentation

Control systems

Electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NI

Dewesoft

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Test Engineer to design, build, and commission electrical test equipment for space-grade fluids and thermal components on the Blue Moon Lunar lander program. You will develop data acquisition and control systems, support test activities, and ensure safety and quality in a hands-on environment.

You will lead multi-disciplinary testing efforts, coordinate with technicians, and participate in test readiness reviews, with travel and relocation support as part of the role.