Systems Engineer, MK1 Vehicle Definition and Test

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking an experienced Systems/Test Engineer to own vehicle functional test matrices for avionics and software integration on the MK1 lunar lander. You will map requirements to tests, define objectives, and ensure traceability across the integrated vehicle.

You will also develop tooling and AI/LLM-assisted workflows to automate evidence capture and reporting, supporting verification, validation, and test readiness activities within the Lunar Permanence team.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in aerospace, electrical, systems, or computer engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of systems or test engineering experience spanning requirements definition, traceability, interface definition, integration, test, verification, and validation.
• Hands-on experience planning and executing functional testing on avionics-rich systems—spacecraft, aircraft, launch vehicles, or comparable complex electromechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of spacecraft avionics architectures: power distribution, C&DH, data buses, and sensor interfaces.
• Demonstrated scripting or software ability (e.g., Python) applied to test data, test automation, or engineering data management.
• Experience owning a verification or test artifact end to end matrix, plan, procedure, or closure package.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card) or legally admitted to the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain vehicle functional test matrices, mapping avionics and software-interfacing requirements to test cases, configurations, and verification closure paths.
• Define test scope, objectives, success criteria, and pass/fail limits for avionics functional vehicle testing.
• Perform data review, generate test reports, and close out verification.
• Own avionics and software related vehicle requirements, design parameters, ICDs, and budgets.
• Automate capture, formatting, and traceability of verification evidence with scripts, data pipelines, and AI-assisted tooling.
• Identify and resolve gaps between requirements, test coverage, and evidence; drive closure with owners.
• Lead test anomaly response, troubleshooting, tracking, and reporting.
• Support Test Readiness Reviews, test execution, and verification audits.

Skills

Systems engineering

Test engineering

Python scripting

Requirements traceability

Avionics architectures

Test automation

Effective communication

Security clearance/US citizen

Education

B.S. in aerospace, electrical, systems, or computer engineering

Tools

APIs

Requirements management tools

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 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.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will own vehicle design products and define avionics-focused integrated vehicle functional test scope for the MK1 lunar lander system. You will own the vehicle functional test matrices that connect avionics requirements to the tests that verify them, defining objectives and providing traceability to requirements at the integrated vehicle level. You will own vehicle requirements, design parameters, and design products for your scope areas. You will also develop tooling, including AI-assisted tooling, that automates test and analysis results into defensible verification evidence reports. Your work will play a key role in verification and certification of the spacecraft and mission success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own and maintain vehicle functional test matrices, mapping avionics and software-interfacing requirements to test cases, test configurations, and verification closure paths
• Define test scope, objectives, success criteria, and pass/fail limits for avionics functional vehicle testing - including power-up/power distribution, command and data handling, bus and network integrity, sensor end-to-end checks, GN&C phasing and polarity, harness and continuity verification, and EMI/EMC
• Perform data review, generate test reports, and close out requirement verification
• Own avionics and software related vehicle requirements, design parameters, design products, ICDs, and budgets
• Automate the capture, formatting, and traceability of verification evidence by building scripts, data pipelines, and AI/LLM-assisted tooling to reduce manual effort in evidence collection, requirement-to-evidence linking, test-matrix maintenance, and verification status reporting
• Identify and resolve gaps and inconsistencies between requirements, test coverage, and captured evidence; drive closure with requirements owners and IPTs
• Lead test anomaly response, troubleshooting, tracking, and reporting for assigned test scope
• Support Test Readiness Reviews, test execution, and verification audits
• Contribute to hazard analysis and control verification related to integrated vehicle test activities
• Partner across Avionics, Software, GN&C, Comms, and EPS IPTs and the test team to sequence test scope against build and integration flow

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in aerospace, electrical, systems, or computer engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of systems or test engineering experience spanning requirements definition, traceability, interface definition, integration, test, verification, and validation
• Hands-on experience planning and executing functional testing on avionics-rich systems — spacecraft, aircraft, launch vehicles, or comparable complex electromechanical systems
• Working knowledge of spacecraft avionics architectures: power distribution, C&DH, data buses, and sensor interfaces
• Demonstrated scripting or software ability (e.g., Python) applied to test data, test automation, or engineering data management
• Experience owning a verification or test artifact end to end matrix, plan, procedure, or closure package
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate technical information effectively
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building automation or AI/LLM-based tooling against engineering data - requirements databases, test results, or document generation
• Experience with requirements management tools and verification database tools, including their APIs
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop or avionics integration lab testing for spacecraft
• Experience with thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic, or EMI/EMC campaigns on flight hardware
• Experience with integrated hazard analysis and control verification for spacecraft
• Experience with lunar, deep space, or planetary missions

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
Other site ranges may differ

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

• 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

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