EGSE Hardware Development Engineer - Lunar Permanence Verified today

Blue Origin · Space Coast, FL · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-03

About the role

Join the Lunar Permanence team building Blue Moon landers and sustainable infrastructure for crew and cargo transport to the lunar surface. You'll design and commission Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for the support vehicle to our Mk2 lunar lander, which will land astronauts on the moon. Working in a small, multi-functional team, you'll develop hardware that supports vehicle integration, test, and launch operations to ensure multiple safe and successful lunar landings.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development of individual racks and other equipment from requirements definition to design, build, test, and operation
  • Support EGSE procurement efforts
  • Collaborate with software engineers to integrate hardware control and communication systems
  • Work with vehicle subsystem engineers and electrical test engineers to understand EGSE needs

Required qualifications

  • B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related technical field
  • 5+ years of applicable experience
  • Experience designing circuit card assemblies, test cable harnesses, and equipment enclosures
  • Ability to lift and install cabling, junction boxes, and other electrical equipment
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience with electronic test equipment (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, loads, network analyzers, BERT, DAQ, etc.)

Desired qualifications

  • M.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related technical field
  • 8+ years of applicable experience
  • Experience with spacecraft, aircraft, or launch vehicle integration and test
  • Experience with Rational DOORS and Rational Quality Manager
  • Experience with Creo, Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or Windchill PDM

Employment requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background check required.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock options for all regular employees
  • Up to four weeks paid time off per year, up to 14 company-paid holidays