Test Operations Engineer II - TeraWave

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Test Operations Engineer II to join the AI&T team for the Terawave program. You will lead space-vehicle environmental testing, develop procedures, capture data, and support satellite qualification for high-rate production.

Responsibilities include executing TVAC, vibration, EMI/EMC tests, operating HIL benches, and writing formal test reports under senior guidance. This role requires aerospace/test experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hardware test or environmental test experience in aerospace/defense or related field.
• Experience with environmental test campaigns (TVAC, vibration, acoustic, shock, thermal).
• Experience developing or executing formal test procedures in controlled docs.
• Familiar with anomaly reporting and configuration management processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute space vehicle-level development tests and environmental campaigns per approved plans.
• Support environmental test campaigns: TVAC, vibration, acoustic, shock, thermal cycling.
• Execute EMI/EMC tests; monitor compliance data and test article health.
• Operate the HIL bench during integration and functional tests; monitor telemetry.
• Capture/reduce data and contribute to formal test reports and dispositions.
• Develop test procedures under senior guidance and drive reviews/approvals.
• Update procedures with red-line changes and maintain docs.
• Support readiness gates: hardware inventories and test setup checklists.
• Maintain bench orderliness, configuration accountability, and ESD/FOD compliance.

Skills

Hardware test experience

Environmental test campaigns

Test procedures development

Anomaly reporting & config mgmt

Clear written & verbal comms

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace/EE/Systems Eng or related

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

GSEOS

Windchill

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! Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide. Blue Origin is seeking a Test Operations Engineer II to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. In this role you will execute space vehicle-level development and environmental test campaigns — including TVAC, vibration, acoustic, and EMI/EMC testing — with increasing autonomy alongside senior engineers. You will develop test procedures, capture and reduce data, and contribute to a team qualifying satellites for high-rate production.

Responsibilities

• Execute space vehicle-level development tests and environmental test campaigns per approved test plans and procedures.
• Support environmental test campaigns: TVAC, vibration, acoustic, shock, and thermal cycling; perform equipment checks and monitor test article health.
• Execute EMI/EMC tests; operate test instrumentation and record compliance data against acceptance limits.
• Operate the HIL bench during integration and functional test campaigns; monitor real-time telemetry and elevate off-nominal conditions.
• Capture and reduce test data; support authoring of formal test reports and anomaly disposition.
• Develop test procedures under senior engineer guidance; drive procedures through internal review and release.
• Incorporate procedure red-line mark-ups and update documentation following test execution.
• Support test readiness gate preparations: hardware inventories, configuration verification, and test setup checklists.
• Maintain bench orderliness, configuration accountability, and ESD/FOD compliance.

Minimum 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 environmental test in aerospace, defense, or a closely related field.
• Experience executing or supporting environmental test campaigns (TVAC, vibration, acoustic, shock, or thermal test).
• Experience developing or executing formal test procedures in a controlled documentation environment.
• Familiarity with anomaly reporting and configuration management processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clear, complete test reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle test at the subsystem or vehicle level.
• Background with EMI/EMC test execution or test support.
• Experience with HIL bench operation or real-time telemetry monitoring.
• Familiarity with automated test tools (Python, LabVIEW, GSEOS, or similar).
• Experience using PDM/PLM systems for procedure control (Windchill or equivalent).
• Background with ESD controls and aerospace workmanship standards.

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25 WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35 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.

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Background Check Required for all positions

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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.

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