Test Hardware Design Engineer

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,136 - 149,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off up to 4 weeks

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a technical expert in avionics systems to work on-site in Kent, WA. This role involves hands-on responsibilities in the design, architecture, and integration of avionics systems, supporting safe human spaceflight.

The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. degree in a relevant engineering field, with 2+ years of testing experience, and proficiency in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment. Benefits include competitive pay, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years industry experience with avionics systems testing.
• Experience planning and executing electronics testing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and checkout of power test systems.
• Support integration of flight avionics and hardware.

Skills

Avionics systems testing

Electrical schematics

Proficiency in electronic lab equipment

Education

B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering

Tools

Zuken

Creo

Windchill

JAMA

Job description

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Because of the need for hands‑on work, this position requires on‑site work at Kent, WA.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the requirements, design, architecture, procurement, build, integration, and checkout of the power test systems
• Support a development environment with open box testing and card to card level testing.
• Create and release drawings of the test hardware infrastructure, rack layouts, harnesses, breakout boxes/panels, power distribution, and grounding.
• Identify and procure equipment, and coordinate with technicians for the build, assembly, and installation of equipment and harnesses.
• Support the integration of flight avionics, hardware, operator consoles, and test equipment to verify the requirements and performance of avionics units under test.
• Support checkout of the avionics systems and solving technical problems.
• Maintain configuration control of the drawings and the test system configuration.
• Support problem investigation and resolution.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related technical degree
• 2+ years industry experience with avionics systems testing
• Experience planning, executing, and reporting electronics testing
• Ability to produce electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Proficiency in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power meters, data acquisition cards, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in software and/or hardware development, integration, systems engineering, testing experience, and supporting avionics or similarly broad integration
• Experience with human‑rated space vehicle development and verification
• Ability to quickly analyze issues with low voltage instrumentation and control systems, 4-20 mA signals, thermocouples, resolvers, etc.
• Experience operating within a production configuration management environment
• Experience with Zuken, Creo, Windchill, and JAMA

Base Pay Range

WA applicants: $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

Other site ranges may differ.

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 workforce. 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 Your Rights, please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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