Blue Origin · 11 hours ago
Test Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC I
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $119K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for space exploration. The Test Engineer will support the development and operations of New Glenn by executing test campaigns for manufacturing and qualifying flight avionics hardware, ensuring safety and reliability in spaceflight operations.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain avionics test plans and automated test equipment in compliance with company standards
Develop and maintain test standards, interface with subsystem stakeholders, and support procurement of capital equipment to maintain test readiness
Validation of automated test equipment and systems
Facilitate performance testing, calibration, environmental testing of avionics development hardware per test plans
Provide support to identify root cause for failures and manage the rework of prototype hardware during development test and debug cycles
Establish and maintain test result metrics to support continuous improvement in data reduction, retention, and reporting methods and standards
Maintain automated test equipment configuration control and traceability to support quality audits
Facilitate transition of development avionics hardware into production
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer engineering or related field
3+ years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining test chambers and automated test and measurement equipment
Sound knowledge of electronics, electrical circuit fundamentals
Sound knowledge of EMI/EMC standards, IEC & automotive standards or equivalent
Familiar with hardware development life cycle
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Passion for hands-on problem solving and avionics integration and test
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
Ability to travel to and work at remote sites for extended periods supporting test integration, commissioning, and training
Preferred
5+ years of integrated test and operations experience (aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, racing teams)
Experience managing complex projects combining hardware, firmware, and software
Experience leading the development and testing of real-time embedded systems with a focus on modular and extensible architectures
Experience developing hardware to IPC J-STD-0001xS, IPC/WHMA-A-620x-S, and/or NASA-STD-8739.n standards
Experience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President Supply Chain
Recent News
2025-12-29
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