Senior Avionics Test Engineer - Glenn

Senior Avionics Test Engineer - New Glenn

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Avionics Test Engineer to support the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

The role supports driving test campaigns in support of manufacturing and qualifying flight avionics hardware. You will coordinate test system requirements with Avionics subsystem owners, integration and test engineers, and operations personnel. This hands‑on position requires experience developing and validating environmental and EMI/EMC test plans and implementing test campaigns to produce reliable flight hardware for re‑usable launch vehicles.

Application Close Date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

• Develop and maintain avionics test plans and automated test equipment in compliance with company standards
• Develop and maintain test standards, work with subsystem team members, 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

• Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer engineering or related field
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience operating and maintaining test chambers and automated test and measurement equipment
• Experience in qualification testing, acceptance testing and their relationships to each other, development, and production.
• 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

• 5+ years of integrated test and operations experience (aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, racing teams)
• Experience managing sophisticated 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.)

WA applicants: $ – $

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and 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.
• 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.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and…