Spacecraft Test Engineer I

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Test Engineer I to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. This entry-level role supports verification and functional testing on the Vehicle Test Bench (VTB), Flatsat, and HIL environment under mentor guidance.

You will build hands-on spacecraft test experience, contribute to test infrastructure, and learn bench operation, GSE, and data interpretation from senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, electrical, systems, or mechanical engineering.
• 0–2 years in hardware test or related hands-on role.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures accurately.
• Familiarity with basic electronic test equipment.
• Strong data recording and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute test procedures on the Vehicle Test Bench (VTB) and HIL bench under supervision; record results.
• Assist with bench configuration and GSE setup for test campaigns; perform pre-test and post-test checks.
• Document test anomalies clearly and escalate off-nominal observations promptly.
• Support procedure red‑line mark-up and documentation updates after test execution.
• Maintain ESD compliance, bench cleanliness, and configuration accountability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Power supplies

Python scripting

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Test Engineer I to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. This entry-level role supports verification and functional testing on the Vehicle Test Bench (VTB), Flatsat, and HIL environment under mentor guidance.

You will build hands-on spacecraft test experience, contribute to test infrastructure, and learn bench operation, GSE, and data interpretation from senior engineers.