Sr. Test Engineer | TeraWave

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This position is part of Blue Origin’s   TeraWave   business unit, a newly announced satellite ″communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6   Tbps   anywhere on Earth. ″ TeraWave   consists of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth ″orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations.  

Blue Origin is   seeking an experienced Electrical Test   Lead   to support high-rate production of satellite vehicles on the   Terawave   program. In this role you will own the   production   electrical test strategy, execution, and continuous improvement for a production line delivering multiple spacecraft per year. You will lead a team of technicians and test engineers, drive test throughput while maintaining quality, and serve as the primary interface between test and design, manufacturing, and mission assurance.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Lead day-to-day electrical test operations across production vehicles, including harness continuity, subsystem functional testing, integrated vehicle verification, and pre-ship acceptance testing.  

• Own and maintain test procedures, test equipment calibration plans, and test scripts for all production test phases.  

• Drive test flow improvements to reduce cycle time and support rate increases without compromising test coverage.  

• Manage a team of test technicians and test engineers; provide mentorship, assign work, and maintain team readiness.  

• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Mission Assurance to disposition test anomalies, nonconformances, and open items.  

• Maintain real-time test status visibility and report production metrics including first-pass yield, defect escapes, and test throughput.  

• Identify and implement test automation opportunities to reduce manual test burden at rate.  

• Own the electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE)   suite —   coordinate maintenance, calibration, and configuration control.  

• Support root cause analysis and corrective action for test failures and escaped defects.  

• Interface with the design engineering team to ensure test coverage of critical parameters and provide feedback for design-for-test improvements.  

• Participate in design reviews representing the test organization.  

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ESD controls, torque verification, workmanship standards).  

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering , Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.  

• 7+ years of experience in electrical   test , with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.  

• Experience leading electrical   test   in a high-rate, high-complexity production environment — aerospace, automotive, defense electronics, industrial systems, or similar.  

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents.  

• Hands-on experience with standard electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, data acquisition systems).  

• Demonstrated ability to manage test schedules, prioritize competing demands, and drive decisions in a fast-paced production environment.  

• Experience with nonconformance management, anomaly disposition, and corrective action processes.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief anomalies and status to program leadership.  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience   on   programs with production rates of 6+ vehicles or units per year.  

• Background in spacecraft, launch vehicle, EV/automotive electronics, medical devices, or defense systems — any domain where test escapes have significant downstream consequences.  

• Experience developing or executing automated test systems (Python, LabVIEW,   CANoe , or similar).  

• Familiarity with harness/wiring test methods (continuity, isolation, dielectric withstand).  

• Background in RF testing, power system testing, or embedded electronics verification.  

• Familiarity with quality management systems (AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and production quality metrics.  

• Experience supporting customer witness tests or acceptance test reviews.  

• ESD handling and workmanship standards experience (IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent).  

Why Blue Origin  

At Blue Origin, we’re not just building the future of space   exploration— we’re revolutionizing global ″connectivity through our   TeraWave   satellite network. As a Test Operations Lead, you’ll play a crucial role ″in ensuring the integration, quality, and test readiness of our constellation of 5,408 satellites designed to ″deliver unmatched speeds up to 6   Tbps   with symmetrical upload and download capabilities. Join us in our mission ″to provide enterprise-grade connectivity to locations unreachable by traditional methods, enabling critical ″operations for enterprise, data center, and government customers worldwide.  

Join our team and be part of building a space-based network designed for tomorrow, where your expertise will directly contribute to creating a system that provides connectivity anywhere on Earth.  

  Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 Other site ranges may

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