Test Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC Il

Overview

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We develop reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single‑configuration, heavy‑lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low‑Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.

The vehicle’s first stage is fully reusable and was designed from the beginning to be human‑capable.

• 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.
• Validate 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.
• 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.

• 5+ years of integrated test and operations experience (aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, racing teams).
• Experience managing complex projects 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: $ – $. Other site ranges may differ.

We encourage candidates who do not meet every desired requirement to apply. If you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• 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) of 10,001 lbs. or higher may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential.

• 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.
• 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…