Spacecraft Electrical Test Engineer II

Blue Origin; Jemison (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer to own electrical integration and test activities for spacecraft. You will architect test programs, lead test execution from integration through final pre-launch tests, and develop EGSE and scripts while coordinating with product teams.

The role requires hands-on testing, documentation, and rigorous adherence to safety. Travel up to 25% may be required and a TS/SCI clearance is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years post‑graduation experience in specified engineering field(s).
• Proven track record conducting tests on aerospace flight hardware for NASA, Commercial Space, or DoD Missile Systems.
• Experience working with flight hardware in a production facility or laboratory.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and requirements.
• Strong safety demeanor and experience planning hazardous or critical operations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.

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.
• Coordinate with design engineers to integrate verification requirements into detailed test plans.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks.

Skills

Test planning

Data analysis

Reading drawings

Communication

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Aerospace

Electrical

Mechanical

Systems Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Python

Open C3

Ruby

C++

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer to own electrical integration and test activities for spacecraft. You will architect test programs, lead test execution from integration through final pre-launch tests, and develop EGSE and scripts while coordinating with product teams.

The role requires hands-on testing, documentation, and rigorous adherence to safety. Travel up to 25% may be required and a TS/SCI clearance is a plus.