Avionics Test Engineer III - New Glenn Verified today
Role Overview
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed for human spaceflight. Its first stage is fully reusable and capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.
As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be responsible for test campaigns in support of manufacturing and qualifying flight avionics hardware. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of developing safe and robust avionics for the New Glenn launch vehicle.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred
- 5 or more years of hands-on experience developing and/or testing electronic systems or devices
- Sound knowledge of electronics and electrical circuit fundamentals
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC standards, IEC and automotive standards or equivalent
- Familiarity with hardware development life cycle
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Passion for hands-on problem solving and avionics integration and test
- Flexibility to support weekend shifts or non-standard hours may be required based on program needs
Preferred Qualifications
- 7 or more years of coordinated test and operations experience (aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, racing teams)
- Experience leading sophisticated projects combining hardware, firmware, and software
- Experience being responsible for the development and testing of real-time embedded systems with a focus on modular and extensible architectures
- Experience working with Python
- Familiarity with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
- Familiarity with git, Jenkins, JIRA
- Experience developing hardware to IPC J-STD-0001xS, IPC/WHMA-A-620x-S, and/or NASA-STD-8739.n standards
- Experience with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and SMC-S-016 (or equivalent testing standards)
- Experience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range for WA applicants: $130,706.00 to $182,987.70. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Stock options available for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Paid time off up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Employment Requirements
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.