Spaceflight EGSE Automation Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 151,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an EGSE Automation Software Engineer to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. You will develop automated test cases for space vehicle testing and translate requirements into automated implementations.

Requirements include a BS in engineering, 3+ years in aerospace automation, Python proficiency, and experience with LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and Git. This role involves collaboration with test operations and systems engineering in a dynamic spaceflight environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Software/Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3+ years in automated test development, embedded software, or ground support software in aerospace/defense or related field.
• Proficiency in Python; experience developing automated test scripts that interface with hardware.
• Experience with spacecraft or satellite test development, execution, or hardware qualification and testing.
• Familiarity with hardware interface protocols (SpaceWire, CAN, RS-422) in an automated test context.
• Experience with software configuration management (Git or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document test cases clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test cases and test sequences for space vehicle-level functional testing within the established test software architecture.
• Implement test scripts per defined coverage requirements; verify pass/fail evaluation logic against test success criteria.
• Collaborate with test operations and systems engineering to translate test requirements and procedures into automated test implementations.
• Debug test case failures and trace root cause to software, interface, or hardware issues; implement fixes and improvements.
• Contribute to test software framework feature development under guidance of the Sr. Automation Software Engineer.
• Implement software configuration management and code review practices per team standards.
• Support deployment and qualification of automated test suites for production line acceptance testing.
• Document test cases, interfaces, and framework usage for team reference.
• Coordinate with EGSE hardware and test operations teams on interface requirements and test execution.
• Capture and track automation-related anomalies; support disposition and root cause analysis.

Skills

Python

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Software/Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

NI TestStand

Git

Python

PyTest

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an EGSE Automation Software Engineer to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. You will develop automated test cases for space vehicle testing and translate requirements into automated implementations.

Requirements include a BS in engineering, 3+ years in aerospace automation, Python proficiency, and experience with LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and Git. This role involves collaboration with test operations and systems engineering in a dynamic spaceflight environment.