Spaceflight Electrical Test Lead

blueorigin; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 10%

Offsite test support >30%

Extended hours support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Lead Test Engineer in the Integration and Test team to spearhead electrical test campaigns for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and avionics. You will craft test strategies, supervise test execution, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient validation across development, qualification, acceptance, and flight programs.

You will lead planning and execution of complex tests, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with design, software, GNC, and

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience leading complex aerospace test campaigns.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, sensors and data systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and interface control documents.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical integration and test activities for spacecraft, launch vehicle, and avionics systems.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and test readiness documentation.
• Operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers.
• Coordinate cross functional teams including avionics, software, GNC, systems engineering, and operations.
• Support vehicle level and subsystem level environmental and functional testing including Power system validation, functional testing, and RF testing.
• Drive test campaign planning, scheduling and daily execution activities.
• Mentor and guide junior test engineers.
• Support test reviews including TRR and post test data reviews.
• Interface with design engineering teams to define instrumentation, data acquisition, and test success criteria.
• Track risks, issues, and action items to closure.
• Coordinate test crews, support equipment and vehicle configurations for testing.
• Promote strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Sensors and data systems

Schematics reading

Test procedures & plans

Cross-functional coordination

Clear communication

Education

BS: Aerospace/Electrical/CS or related

MS in electrical engineering (preferred)

Tools

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

NI test stands

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Lead Test Engineer in the Integration and Test team to spearhead electrical test campaigns for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and avionics. You will craft test strategies, supervise test execution, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient validation across development, qualification, acceptance, and flight programs.

You will lead planning and execution of complex tests, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with design, software, GNC, and