Blue Origin
spaceflight
AvionicsComponentTestEngineerII
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“Avionics Component Test Engineer II at Blue Origin. Skills: test scope ownership, test plan development, test procedure execution, hardware bring-up, hardware characterization, environmental testing, test anomaly tracking, test evidence mapping, test report generation. Own the test scope for one or more Optical 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 ”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure optical products meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives; Drive verification closure: map test evidence to requirements, track open items, and ensure test reports meet qualification standards
Industry & Context.
problem solvers; anomaly resolution
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. or B. A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field, 2-3+ 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 optical product such as lidars, displays, cameras, etc., Experience supporting environmental qualification test campaigns (thermal, vibration, EMIC, or equivalent), Ability to read and interpret schematics, ICDs, and requirements documents, written and verbal communication skills, including documenting test results and supporting technical reviews
Nice to Have
Experience testing telescopes, lasers, amplifiers, lenses, etc., Experience with spacecraft or aerospace grade sensitive electronics, 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 EMIC standards and test methods
What You'll Do.
Own the test scope for one or more Optical products as a test engineer
partnering with the RE to understand requirements
and fault-tolerant behavior
and execute test plans and procedures for development
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
EMIC) including test planning
and anomaly resolution
Drive verification closure: map test evidence to requirements
and ensure test reports meet qualification standards
and track test anomalies through to resolution in coordination with the RE and broader team
Contribute to test infrastructure development including test equipment selection
and ground support equipment (GSE) needs
Communicate test status
and results support and lead technical reviews at appropriate milestones
Apply lessons learned and best practices across the controller family to improve test efficiency and reuse
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner directly with Responsible Engineers (REs); work within a multi-disciplinary test team; interface with vehicle teams, NASA, and National Team Partners; coordinate with the RE and broader team; cross-team coordination
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills; documenting test results; supporting technical reviews; Communicate test status, risks, and results
Process & Methodology
Basic project management skills: planning, milestone tracking, risk identification, and cross-team coordination
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. As an **Optical Test Engineer** on the**Lunar Core Components team** , you will support multiple optical products across multiple vehicles 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 optical products meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives. **The Optical Products you may support include:** * Lidar Systems * Monitor / Displays * Camera Systems **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** * Own the test scope for one or more Optical 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 * Define and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test strategies where applicable * Supp
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