Blue Origin
Aerospace
AvionicsTestEngineerII–LunarCoreComponents
“Avionics Test Engineer II – Lunar Core Components at Blue Origin. Skills: Avionics Components Test Engineer, Power Generation & Distribution units testing, test strategies, test plans and procedures development, development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns execution, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test strategies, environmental test campaigns support, verification closure, test anomaly resolution. Own the test scope for one or more Power Generation & Distribution units a”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure controllers meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives; Drive verification closure; improve test efficiency and reuse
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... may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 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, 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 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, 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 Batteries, voltage distribution systems, or Solar Arrays, 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, 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 Power Generation & Distribution units as the test engineer
Partner 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
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 for anomaly resolution; Cross-team coordination
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills; documenting test results; supporting technical reviews; Communicate test status, risks, and results
Process & Methodology
planning, milestone tracking, risk identification
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