Testbed Development Engineer – Lunar Vehicles

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid time off and holidays

Education Support Program

Stock options for regular employees

Job summary

Blue Origin in Kent, WA, is seeking an experienced Hardware-in-the-Loop Avionics Engineer to develop and verify a Lunar space vehicle testbed. You will design, procure, and integrate components for a complete Vehicle Test Bed (VTB) used in flight avionics verification.

You will collaborate with software teams to simulate hardware, inject faults, and ensure ground support equipment aligns with real-time vehicle simulations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline.
• Experience with designing and testing vehicle test beds or vehicle electrical systems.
• Experience developing special electronic test equipment and troubleshooting equipment.
• Experience with Zuken or other electrical design software.
• Experience designing test harnessing.
• Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab test and troubleshooting equipment.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the requirements, design, architecture, procurement, build, integration, and checkout of the Vehicle Test Bed (VTB).
• Support the integration of flight avionics hardware, ground support equipment, operator consoles and analysis tooling necessary to verify the requirements and performance of avionics units under test within the VTB.
• Select and procure electrical equipment to emulate flight hardware.
• Create harness drawings and lead harness procurement activities.
• Design rack hardware to support articles under test.
• Integrate electrical and mechanical hardware with flight and ground software to create a fully functional integrated test bed.
• Support the design and development of Special Test Equipment (STE) and integrate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to simulate and stimulate Articles Under Test (AUTs) or capture AUT output and interface performance.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions with real-time vehicle simulations.

Skills

Vehicle test beds

Electrical systems

Special test equipment

Harness design

C++ and Python or Simulink

Lab equipment troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical | aerospace | mechanical engineering or computer science

MS degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field (desired)

Tools

Zuken

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.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will develop a Hardware in the Loop Avionics testbed of a Lunar space vehicle to be used for development and verification testing. You will also develop test plans and procedures to be executed in the testbed to ensure the correctness and performance of our avionics and ground support equipment for spaceflight systems. In a fast-paced dynamic environment, you will support the development and design of the HIL and its use as a verification tool that tests the electronic hardware and software.

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

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the requirements, design, architecture, procurement, build, integration, and checkout of the Vehicle Test Bed (VTB).
• Support the integration of flight avionics hardware, ground support equipment, operator consoles and analysis tooling necessary to verify the requirements and performance of avionics units under test within the VTB.
• Select and procure electrical equipment to emulate flight hardware.
• Create harness drawings and lead harness procurement activities.
• Design rack hardware to support articles under test.
• Integrate electrical and mechanical hardware with flight and ground software to create a fully functional integrated test bed.
• Support the design and development of Special Test Equipment (STE) and integrate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to simulate and stimulate Articles Under Test (AUTs) or capture AUT output and interface performance.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions with real-time vehicle simulations.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience integrating and testing vehicle test beds or vehicle electrical systems
• Experience developing special electronic test equipment and troubleshooting equipment
• Experience with Zuken or other electrical design software.
• Experience designing test harnessing.
• Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab test and troubleshooting equipment
• Preference for and ability to thrive as a member of a small, tightly integrated team
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired:

• M.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with development and execution of a large-scale verification of avionics on autonomous spaceflight systems
• Experience supporting testbeds for spaceflight systems
• Experience with programming in C++ and/or Python, Simulink experience

Base Pay Range for:

WA 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.

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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.

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