Spacecraft Avionics Test Engineer II

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer-test configuration and development professional to support the Integration and Test team within the Lunar Transportation unit, contributing to the Blue Moon lunar lander program and related systems. The role emphasizes test planning, data analysis, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to verify mission requirements.

Applicants should bring hands-on spacecraft avionics testing experience, familiarity with C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python, and a readiness to

Qualifications

• BS in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience supporting electrical test, integration, or verification of spacecraft, launch vehicles, satellites, or complex aerospace systems.
• Hands-on experience testing spacecraft avionics and electrical systems, including functional verification, system integration, hardware checkout, troubleshooting, and flight hardware validation.
• Experience executing formal test procedures and documenting test results.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Experience reading and writing code in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other languages.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relations
• Ability to work rotating shifts, and travel to support business needs

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute test procedures for flight hardware
• Execute daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers
• Apply direct experience to vehicle test planning and execution of Vehicle Functional and Performance Testing
• Work with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the integrated vehicle and subsystems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the pertinent requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and anomalies that arise during testing
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
• Support anomaly resolution, root‑cause investigations, and corrective action implementation
• Assist in the development and refinement of test procedures, test setups, and ground support equipment
• Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
• Proactively prepare status updates and communicates both within the organization and with direct customers
• Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions
• Support test readiness reviews, shift handovers, and real‑time test operations
• Manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations

Skills

Electrical test experience

Spacecraft avionics testing

C/C++ programming

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical discipline

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer-test configuration and development professional to support the Integration and Test team within the Lunar Transportation unit, contributing to the Blue Moon lunar lander program and related systems. The role emphasizes test planning, data analysis, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to verify mission requirements.

Applicants should bring hands-on spacecraft avionics testing experience, familiarity with C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python, and a readiness to