Senior Test Software Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 197,529 - 276,539; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA seeks an experienced electrical test professional to develop and maintain the avionics electrical software test strategy, plan, and verification matrix for spaceflight components.

You will lead end-to-end electrical test campaigns from bench to vehicle, drive root-cause analysis, and collaborate with production engineering to align test infrastructures with manufacturing flows and vehicle builds.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the avionics electrical software test strategy, test plan, and verification cross‑reference matrix for a spaceflight component.
• Document test configurations, results, and test scripts.
• Derive electrical test requirements from system specifications, ICDs, schematics, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally to define interface test requirements.
• Own test procedure development, review, and approval workflows from initial draft through qualification and acceptance.
• Lead bench‑level, vehicle‑level and pre‑launch electrical test campaigns including power‑on, functional verification, end‑to‑end harness continuity and EMI/EMC testing.
• Lead anomaly investigation and resolution for electrical test discrepancies; drive root‑cause analysis and corrective action through closure.
• Partner with manufacturing and production engineering early in the design cycle to ensure test infrastructures integrate seamlessly with production flow, tooling, and vehicle build sequence.
• Identify and drive test automation, instrumentation, and data acquisition infrastructure to reduce overall cycle time.
• Design electrical test and support equipment with production scalability in mind, ensuring test architectures support repeatable, high‑throughput execution across multiple vehicles.
• Design electrical test interfaces for producibility, including standardized GSE connectors, modular test racks, etc., to support rate increases without redesign.
• Drive a production mindset into the electrical test program; track unit‑to‑unit test time, first‑pass yield, anomaly rate, as indicators of production readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience developing end‑to‑end testing of large, complex systems.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical test, avionics integration and test, or vehicle electrical systems verification.
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical test campaigns with flight hardware.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, data acquisition systems, etc.
• Hands‑on experience with RF test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, attenuators, etc.
• Experience in specifying and building out electrical ground support equipment.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures from system‑level specification and ICDs.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate across disciplines under schedule pressure.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other highly integrated electrical systems.
• Background in electrical test planning.
• Experience integrating with GPS/GNSS simulators and assessing RF link performance in a test environment.
• Experience with automated test framework and scripting for electrical test sequencing and data collection.
• Experience scaling an electrical test program from development to production.
• Background in Design for Testability (DFT) principles and participated in design reviews as a test team representative.
• Previous lead or management experience in a test or integration organization.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check.

Required for certain positions: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.

Required for certain positions: Drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles may be subject to additional regulations.

Required for certain positions: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other protected status.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's affirmative action plans or requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Do not include personal medical information in your request.

Base Pay Range

WA applicants: $197,529.00 – $276,539.55.