Senior Avionics Test Engineer - New Glenn

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Avionics, CDL Driver's License, Calibration, Campaigns, Capital Equipment Purchasing, Change Control, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Data Reduction, Debugging Skills, Disability Accommodations, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetic Interference Testing, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hardware Development, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Lifting, IPC Standards, Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Medical Records, Military, Onboarding, Performance Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Quality Metrics, Rapid Application Development (RAD), Realtime Operating System, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Road Tests, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Systems, State Laws and Regulations, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Test & Measurement Equipment, Test Automation, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Testing, Traceability, Validation Testing, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Application close date:
03/7/2026

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 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. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

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. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small, hard-working, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for 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 in developing and validating environmental and EMI/EMC test plans and implementing test campaigns to produce reliable flight hardware for re-usable launch vehicles. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.
Responsibilities:

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 Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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.)

Compensation 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 (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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