Sr. Avionics EGSE Engineer

Blue Origin Personnel, LLC; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior EGSE Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Electrical Ground Support Equipment for flight hardware test and integration.

You will collaborate with Electrical Design, Embedded Systems, and Test Engineering teams, develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and interfaces, and ensure safety and performance through V&V and rigorous documentation. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or extensive relevant work experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in electrical ground support equipment design, electronics engineering, or test engineering.
• Experience designing, building, and troubleshooting GSE including power distribution, signal conditioning, and interface hardware.
• Experience developing schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents.
• Demonstrated experience with verification and validation (V&V) methodologies and requirements traceability.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or similar.
• Proficiency with test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, data acquisition).
• Proficiency with automation and control software/scripting (Python, LabVIEW).
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action Systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) used for testing, integration, and checkout of flight hardware.
• Collaborate with Electrical Design, Embedded Systems, and Test Engineering teams to define GSE requirements.
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents for GSE systems and racks.
• Build, integrate, and troubleshoot GSE hardware including power supplies and harnesses.
• Develop and maintain software/firmware interfaces for GSE control and automation.
• Identify and resolve GSE hardware anomalies and failures.
• Support design reviews and TRRs and GSE design reviews.
• Ensure GSE systems comply with program requirements and safety standards.
• Provide on-site support for integration, test, and launch operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of GSE design processes and standardization efforts.

Skills

Electrical engineering

GSE design

V&V methodologies

Requirements management tools

Python/LabVIEW scripting

Schematics and wiring diagrams

Technical communication

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs. Blue Origin is seeking a Senior EGSE Engineerto join theCore Systems and Componentsgroup. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing, executing, and maintaining test sets for electronic systems and components. You will work closely with ourElectrical DesignandEmbedded Systemsteams to ensure hardware meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and mission readiness.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and maintain Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) used for testing, integration, and checkout of flight hardware
• Collaborate closely with Electrical Design, Embedded Systems, and Test Engineering teams throughout the hardware development lifecycle to define GSE requirements
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents for GSE systems and racks
• Build, integrate, and troubleshoot GSE hardware including power supplies, signal conditioning, breakout boxes, harnesses, and simulators
• Develop and maintain software/firmware interfaces for GSE control, monitoring, and automation
• Identify, document, and drive resolution of GSE hardware anomalies and failures
• Support design reviews, including participation in test readiness reviews (TRRs) and GSE design reviews
• Ensure GSE systems comply with program requirements, safety standards, and applicable specifications
• Provide on-site support for integration, test, and launch operations as needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement of GSE design processes and standardization efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or extensive relevant work experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience in electrical ground support equipment design, electronics engineering, or test engineering
• Experience designing, building, and troubleshooting electrical/electronic ground support equipment, including power distribution, signal conditioning, and interface hardware
• Experience developing schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents
• Demonstrated experience with verification and validation (V&V) methodologies and requirements traceability
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or similar
• Proficiency with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and data acquisition systems
• Proficiency with automation and control software/scripting (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, or similar)
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design and troubleshooting
• Experience with Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action Systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Experience supporting COMSEC or communications systems hardware
• Familiarity with embedded systems development and integration
• Experience with configuration management tools and processes (e.g., Git, SVN, or similar)
• Experience developing GSE in accordance with industry standards such as MIL-STD-461, NASA GEVS, DO-160, or similar
• Experience supporting integration and test campaigns, including Design Verification Tests and Production Acceptance Tests
• Knowledge of IPC standards for electronic assemblies and workmanship
• Experience designing cable harnesses, custom test fixtures, or rack-level GSE systems
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical industries
• Familiarity with safety interlocks, grounding