Blue Origin
spaceflight
AvionicTestEngineerIII–LunarPermanence
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“Avionic Test Engineer III – Lunar Permanence at Blue Origin. Skills: Avionic Test Engineering, Electrical/Avionics Integration, Verification and Validation Testing, Hardware and Software Debugging, Test Automation. Design, develop, build, and integrate electrical/avionics integration hardware, software, and interconnect solutions to support our avionic systems.. Develop test plans, procedures, and scripts to be executed in standalone and integrated environments.”
What You'll Achieve.
verify the requirements and performance of units under test within an integrated test environment; automate testing processes and improve efficiency
Industry & Context.
problem solvers; Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues
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., Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, 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., Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline, 5+ years of experience working with electronics or electrical/electromechanical systems, including hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: prototyping, design, integration, and/or test, Understanding of digital, analog, and mixed-signal parts and their use, such as: CPUs, FPGAs, microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, Power Supplies (LDOs, Linear, DC/DC), MOSFETs, LVDS, SPI, I2C, RS422/232, Ethernet, and PCIe, Understanding of safety-critical systems development (aerospace, medical, automotive), Experience integrating and testing vehicle systems, Experience developing special electronic test equipment and troubleshooting equipment, Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab tests and troubleshooting equipment, Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle, Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, Soldering, PCB rework, crimping, harness/connector assembly
Nice to Have
M. S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline, 8+ years of relevant experience, Experience with the development and execution of a large-scale verification of avionics on autonomous spaceflight systems, Experience supporting testbeds for spaceflight systems, Experience with programming in C++ and/or Python, Simulink experience
What You'll Do.
and integrate electrical/avionics integration hardware
and interconnect solutions to support our avionic systems.
and scripts to be executed in standalone and integrated environments.
Conduct ad-hoc and formal verification and validation testing.
Document test results per program requirements and communicate risks
and solutions to peers with various technical backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Perform data interpretation
and analysis of integrated electrical/avionics systems.
Support the integration of vehicle hardware
ground support equipment
operator consoles and analysis tooling necessary to verify the requirements and performance of units under test within an integrated test environment.
Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues in a lab environment.
develop and implement lab test tools and software to automate testing processes and improve efficiency.
Support integration and test activities including wiring
hardware installation
Participate in design and system reviews to provide feedback on integration and testability throughout all phases of the project.
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions with real-time vehicle simulations.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions with real-time vehicle simulations.; Communicate risks, issues, and solutions to peers with various technical backgrounds and areas of expertise.; Work as part of a team throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle.
Communication Scope
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Full 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. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** * Design, develop, build, and integrate electrical/avionics integration hardware, software, and interconnect solutions to support our avionic systems. * Develop test plans, procedures, and scripts to be executed in standalone and integrated environments. * Conduct ad-hoc and formal verification and validation testing. * Document test results per program requirements and communicate risks, issues, and solutions to peers with various technical backgrounds and areas of expertise. * Perform data interpretation, assessment, and analysis of integrated electrical/avionics systems. * Support the integration of vehicle hardware, ground support equipment, operator consoles and analysis tooling necessary to verify the requirements and pe
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