Avionics Test Engineer III - Lunar Core Components

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Affirmative Action, Avionics, Best Practices, CDL Driver's License, Campaigns, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Cross-Functional, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electronics, Embedded Systems, Equipment Selection, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Control, Genetics, Green Construction, Hardware Design, Hazardous Materials/Substances, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Legal, Material Moving, Medical Records, Military, Onboarding, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, Regulations, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Road Tests, Software Testing, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Test Automation, Test Design, Test Equipment, Test Harness, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Test Strategy, Testing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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 an Embedded Controllers Test Engineer on the Lunar Core Components team, you will serve as the lead test engineer for one or more embedded controllers reused across multiple vehicles and mechanisms 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 controllers meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives.

The embedded controllers you may support include:

Ambient Dual Lightning Card
Audio Control Panel
Docking System Hard Capture Controller
Dual Motor Unit Controllers
External Lightning Cards
Food Warmer Controller
High Voltage Motor Unit Controller

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Own the test scope for one or more embedded controllers as the lead 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
Define and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test strategies where applicable
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
5+ 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 embedded controller behavior including fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR), safe states, and built-in test
Experience supporting or leading environmental 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 motor drive or control systems for stepper and/or BLDC motor applications
Experience with spacecraft or aerospace mechanism controllers (e.g., gimbal drives, valve controllers, pump drives, deployment mechanisms)
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

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

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 (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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