Sr. Core Test Specialist

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 10% of time

Technical interview assessment

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a qualified aerospace test engineer to join the Lunar Core Components Test Team. You will plan, execute, and document environmental qualification tests for avionics and RF hardware used in lunar vehicle programs.

The role requires hands-on testing, fixture coordination, data acquisition, and collaboration with design and quality teams to resolve anomalies and deliver hardware on schedule. Prior EMI/EMC and cleanroom handling experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in STEM technology or 10+ years aerospace test experience.
• 5+ years of experience performing environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, shock, or EMI/EMC) on aerospace/defense electronic hardware.
• Familiarity with SMC‑S‑016 or equivalent environmental test standards.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and execute environmental test procedures for avionics and RF assemblies.
• Configure and operate data acquisition systems, environmental test chambers, and instrumentation.
• Analyze test data, generate test reports, and disposition anomalies with design, test and quality engineering.
• Design and procure test fixtures, adapters, and cabling harnesses; coordinate with machine shops and vendors.
• Maintain test equipment calibration, facility readiness, and compliance with AS9100 and internal quality systems.

Skills

Aerospace test exp

Environmental testing

Data acquisition

Environmental standards

RF test experience

EMI/EMC testing MIL-STD-461

Cleanroom/ESD handling

Windchill

JIRA

IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 certification

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification

Tools

Windchill

JIRA

Job description

Application close date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About Blue Origin

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists and engineers within the Lunar Core Components Test Team, you will plan, execute, and document environmental qualification and acceptance testing of avionics and RF hardware for lunar vehicle programs. You will be responsible for ensuring flight hardware meets rigorous performance requirements through thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and other environmental test campaigns. This role requires hands‑on test execution, fixture design coordination, data acquisition, and close collaboration with design engineers to resolve anomalies and deliver hardware on schedule.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Develop, review, and execute environmental test procedures (thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, random vibration, sine vibration, mechanical shock, EMI/EMC) for avionics boxes and RF assemblies
• Configure and operate data acquisition systems, environmental test chambers, and associated instrumentation
• Analyze test data, generate test reports, and disposition anomalies in collaboration with design, test and quality engineering
• Design and procure test fixtures, adapters, and cabling harnesses; coordinate with machine shops and vendors to support test schedules
• Maintain test equipment calibration, facility readiness, and compliance with AS9100 and internal quality management system requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a STEM Technology Program or 10+ years of experience in aerospace test
• 5+ years of experience performing environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, shock, or EMI/EMC) on aerospace or defense electronic hardware
• Familiarity with SMC‑S‑016 or equivalent environmental test standards
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems and instrumentation

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Experience testing RF components such as antennas, radios,
• Working knowledge of EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461 test methods
• Experience with cleanroom protocols and ESD‑sensitive hardware handling for flight‑grade electronics
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Windchill, JIRA) and digital work order execution systems
• IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification, or NASA workmanship standards experience

Base Pay Range for WA Applicants

WA applicants is $124,476.00 - $174,265.35

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.