MK1-Avionic EPS Test Engineer III – Lunar Permanence Verified today
About the Role
This position is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers. You will work on sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
Responsibilities
- Develop Electrical Power System (EPS) test plans and procedures for Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testbeds to verify avionics and ground support equipment performance
- Lead test planning and execution on the EPS test bed
- Support integration of flight avionics hardware, ground support equipment, operator consoles and analysis tooling within the EPS test bed
- Support design and build of HIL test beds, focusing on lab infrastructure (racks, harnesses, mechanisms)
- Design, develop and implement HIL automation infrastructure
- Support design and development of Special Test Equipment (STE) and integrate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to simulate, stimulate, and capture performance data from Articles Under Test
- Collaborate with software engineers to integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions with real-time vehicle simulations
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience working with electronics or electrical/electromechanical systems, including hands-on experience in prototyping, design, integration, and/or test
- Experience integrating and testing vehicle systems
- Experience developing special electronic test equipment and troubleshooting equipment
- Proficient in standard electronic lab tests and troubleshooting equipment
- Preference for and ability to thrive as a member of a small, tightly integrated team
- Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with development and execution of large-scale verification of avionics on autonomous spaceflight systems
- Experience supporting testbeds for spaceflight systems
- Experience with programming in C++ and/or Python; Simulink experience
Compensation and Location
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $130,706.00 to $182,987.70. Other site ranges may differ.
Location: Greater Seattle Area
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 (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Eligibility for performance bonuses (not guaranteed; amounts and eligibility subject to change)
Additional Requirements
Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions. Applicants must be eligible to work on U.S. military installations if role requires DBIDS background check.