Sr. Avionics Test Engineer - Lunar Core Components

About this role

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 a Sr. Avionics Test Engineer on the Lunar Core Components team , you will support multiple products across multiple vehicles supporting human lunar missions. You will partner directly with Responsible Engineers (REs) to define test strategies, develop test plans and procedures, and execute development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns. You will work within a multi-disciplinary test team and interface with vehicle teams, NASA, and National Team Partners to ensure avionics products meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives. The Avionics & RF Products you may support include: • Flight Computers • Embedded Controllers • Electrical Power Systems • Lidar Systems • Monitor / Displays • Camera Systems

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Own the test scope for one or more Avionics products as a test engineer, partnering with the RE to understand requirements, design intent, interfaces, and fault-tolerant behavior • Plan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance testing • Support bench bring-up and early hardware characterization alongside the design team • Support environmental test campaigns (thermal-vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC) including test planning, procedure execution, and anomaly resolution • Drive verification closure: map test evidence to requirements, track open items, and ensure test reports meet qualification standards • Identify, document, and track test anomalies through to resolution in coordination with the RE and broader team • Contribute to test infrastructure development including test equipment selection, test bed design, and ground support equipment (GSE) needs • Communicate test status, risks, and results clearly; support and lead technical reviews at appropriate milestones • Apply lessons learned and best practices across the controller family to improve test efficiency and reuse  

Minimum Qualifications: • B.S. or B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field • 2-3+ years of hands-on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems or devices • Sound understanding of electronics and electrical circuit fundamentals • Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures in a structured engineering environment • Familiarity with avionics products such as Flight Computers, Remote Input / Output, Embedded Controllers, Electrical Power Systems, Optical Systems and RF Systems • Experience supporting environmental acceptance and qualification test campaigns (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, or equivalent) • Ability to read and interpret schematics, ICDs, and requirements documents • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting test results and supporting technical reviews  

Preferred Qualifications: • Experience testing space grade avionics. • Experience with spacecraft or aerospace grade sensitive electronics • Experience working within a safety-critical development environment (NASA, DO-178, IEC 61508, or equivalent) • Familiarity with space radiation effects and their implications for electronics testing and verification • Experience with HIL test environments and automated test frameworks • Basic project management skills: planning, milestone tracking, risk identification, and cross-team coordination • Familiarity with EMI/EMC standards and test methods

  Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 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.

Export Control Regulations 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 Prof

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