MK1 Avionics Test Engineer II at Blue Origin in Seattle, WA

Job description

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. 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 a Avionics Test Engineer on the Lunar Core Components team , you will support multiple products across the MK1 Lunar Lander Vehicle . 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 avionics products meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives. The Avionics Products You May Support Include Flight Computers RIOs Embedded Controllers Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To Own the test scope for one or more Avionics products as a 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 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 1-2+ 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 avionics products such as Flight Computers, Remote Input / Output, Embedded Controllers, Electrical Power Systems, Optical Systems and RF Systems Experience supporting environmental acceptance and qualification test campaigns (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, or equivalent) Ability to read and interpret schematics, ICDs, and req