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Electrical Test Engineer III – Engine Avionics Controller Verified today

Blue Origin · Seattle, WA · Electronics · first seen 2026-09-03
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About the role

You will plan and execute environmental and EMI/EMC test campaigns for liquid rocket engine controllers as part of Blue Origin's Engines business unit. You will own requirements flow-down into test, operate sophisticated test systems, and lead issue resolution through root cause analysis. This is a highly cross-functional role that interfaces with design engineering, systems engineering, and test labs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, own, and execute environmental and EMI/EMC test campaigns (risk reduction, acceptance, qualification) for engine controllers, tailoring methods, levels, and configurations to program needs.
  • Plan test content and environmental conditions (shock, vibration, thermal/thermal cycling) and ensure adequate margin and coverage across campaigns.
  • Operate integrated test systems and coordinate with test equipment owners to ensure readiness and appropriate configurations.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers to translate requirements into verification and validation plans and test procedures.
  • Write and develop test plans, procedures, and scripts with traceability from requirements to test cases to verification results.
  • Collect, reduce, and analyze test data; generate clear test reports and present findings to engineering leadership and program stakeholders.
  • Lead or participate in structured Root Cause Analysis efforts and drive issues to closure.
  • Identify, track, and mitigate technical and execution risks; maintain test schedules and status.
  • Interface across multiple teams to align on objectives, resolve issues, and drive common goals to completion.
  • Maintain rigorous configuration control of test articles, setups, and test procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience in hardware test, avionics, aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar environment.
  • Hands-on experience planning, executing, and documenting environmental tests to MIL STD 810 and EMI/EMC tests to MIL STD 461, or closely related standards.
  • Direct involvement in at least one significant environmental test campaign (Acceptance or Qualification), including test preparation, execution, and data review.
  • Familiarity with environmental test levels (shock, vibration, thermal/thermal cycling) and how they are derived and applied.
  • Experience using requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama) and applying them to verification and validation planning and execution.
  • Experience operating integrated test systems, including test racks and associated power/safety infrastructure, data acquisition hardware and instrumentation, and working in a Linux environment for test control, logging, or automation.
  • Demonstrated project management skills, including schedule creation and maintenance (Gantt charts), risk tracking, and status reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience with Root Cause Analysis tools (5 Whys, Fault Tree, Fishbone) and contributing to structured failure investigations.
  • Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks, configurations, and interfaces in parallel while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Basic understanding of electrical circuitry, including RLC fundamentals, sensor basics (pressure, temperature, position sensors), and their application within test systems.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work across disciplines and drive alignment toward common goals.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience testing engine controllers, power electronics, or flight/space avionics.
  • Experience leading a major RCA effort to resolution, including documentation and presentation of findings and corrective actions.
  • Experience developing or automating tests using Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or similar tools for control and data analysis.
  • Experience with configuration management tools, issue tracking (Jira), and revision control (Git).
  • Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Compensation and Employment

Base pay range for WA applicants: $130,706.00 to $182,987.70 annually. Other site ranges may differ.

Full-time position. Onsite in Greater Seattle Area.

Requirements

Applicants 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.

Benefits

  • 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%.
  • Education Support Program.
  • Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours/week).
  • Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.