MK1-Avionic Test Engineer II – Lunar Permanence Verified today

About the role

This position is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, developing Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. You will work on sustainable infrastructure for crew and cargo transport from Earth to the lunar surface, directly impacting the history of space exploration.

What you will do

• Design, develop, build, and integrate electrical and avionics hardware, software, and interconnect solutions.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and scripts for standalone and integrated environments.
• Conduct verification and validation testing, both ad-hoc and formal.
• Perform data interpretation, assessment, and analysis of integrated electrical and avionics systems.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues in lab environments.
• Design and implement lab test tools and software to automate testing and improve efficiency.
• Support integration and test activities including wiring, hardware installation, and test bench setup.
• Participate in design and system reviews to provide feedback on integration and testability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on hardware simulation and fault injection solutions with vehicle simulations.
• Document test results and communicate risks, issues, and solutions to peers across technical disciplines.
• Support integration of vehicle hardware, ground support equipment, operator consoles, and analysis tooling.

Minimum qualifications

• B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline.
• 3 or more years of experience with electronics or electrical/electromechanical systems, including hands-on work in prototyping, design, integration, and/or test.
• Understanding of digital, analog, and mixed-signal components: CPUs, FPGAs, microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, power supplies (LDOs, linear, DC/DC), MOSFETs, LVDS, SPI, I2C, RS422/232, Ethernet, and PCIe.
• Understanding of safety-critical systems development in aerospace, medical, or automotive sectors.
• Experience integrating and testing vehicle systems.
• Experience developing special electronic test equipment and troubleshooting equipment.
• Proficiency with standard electronic lab test and troubleshooting equipment.
• Hands-on skills in soldering, PCB rework, crimping, and harness/connector assembly.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team across development and production phases.

Preferred qualifications

• M.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and executing large-scale verification of avionics on autonomous spaceflight systems.
• Experience supporting testbeds for spaceflight systems.
• Programming experience in C++ and/or Python; Simulink experience.

Compensation

Base pay range for Washington applicants: $107,136.00 to $149,990.40 per year. Other site ranges may differ.

Requirements

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

A standard background check is required for all positions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 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 regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Paid time off up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.