Test Engineer II – Space Systems, HIL/Bench Lab

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Test Engineer to develop and execute VTB/HIL test procedures, set up bench configurations, and document results. You will work with subsystem engineers to define pass/fail criteria, track anomalies, and author comprehensive test reports, while maintaining ESD discipline and documentation quality.

Qualifications include a degree in a relevant engineering field, 2+ years in hardware test, and experience with standard test equipment and data interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of experience in hardware test, system integration, or functional test in aerospace, defense, electronics, or a closely related field.
• Experience developing or executing formal test procedures in a controlled documentation environment.
• Ability to operate standard test equipment and interpret data against defined pass/fail criteria.
• Familiarity with anomaly reporting and configuration management processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clear, complete test reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute VTB and HIL test procedures under the guidance of senior test engineers; drive procedures through internal review and release.
• Set up bench configurations, operate GSE, and execute assigned test sequences; monitor real-time telemetry and document results.
• Capture test anomalies with sufficient detail for root cause investigation; track anomaly status and support disposition.
• Author test reports summarizing results, anomalies, and open items for assigned test activities.
• Incorporate procedure red-line mark-ups and update documentation following test execution.
• Support test campaign planning: coordinate bench availability, hardware readiness, and test equipment configuration.
• Coordinate with subsystem engineers on test objectives and pass/fail criteria.
• Maintain ESD discipline, bench cleanliness, and configuration accountability during test operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve test procedures, reduce cycle time, or increase test coverage; escalated recommendations to senior engineers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field

Tools

Python scripting

GSEOS

COSMOS

LabVIEW

SpaceWire

CAN

MIL-STD-1553

RS-422

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Test Engineer to develop and execute VTB/HIL test procedures, set up bench configurations, and document results. You will work with subsystem engineers to define pass/fail criteria, track anomalies, and author comprehensive test reports, while maintaining ESD discipline and documentation quality.

Qualifications include a degree in a relevant engineering field, 2+ years in hardware test, and experience with standard test equipment and data interpretation.