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Avionics Test Engineer II
You will join the Lunar Core Components team supporting the MK1 Lunar Lander Vehicle within Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence business unit. You will partner directly with Responsible Engineers to define test strategies, develop test plans and procedures, and execute development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns. You will work within a multi-disciplinary test team and interface with vehicle teams, NASA, and National Team Partners.
Avionics Products You May Support
- Flight Computers
- RIOs
- Embedded Controllers
Key Responsibilities
- Own the test scope for one or more avionics products, partnering with the Responsible Engineer to understand requirements, design intent, interfaces, and fault-tolerant behavior
- Plan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance testing
- Support bench bring-up and early hardware characterization alongside the design team
- Support environmental test campaigns including thermal-vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC testing; plan procedures, execute, and resolve anomalies
- Drive verification closure: map test evidence to requirements, track open items, and ensure test reports meet qualification standards
- Identify, document, and track test anomalies through to resolution in coordination with the Responsible Engineer and broader team
- Contribute to test infrastructure development including test equipment selection, test bed design, and ground support equipment needs
- Communicate test status, risks, and results clearly; support and lead technical reviews at appropriate milestones
- Apply lessons learned and best practices across the controller family to improve test efficiency and reuse
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. or B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field
- 1-2+ years of hands-on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems or devices
- Sound understanding of electronics and electrical circuit fundamentals
- Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures in a structured engineering environment
- Familiarity with avionics products such as Flight Computers, Remote Input/Output, Embedded Controllers, Electrical Power Systems, Optical Systems and RF Systems
- Experience supporting environmental acceptance and qualification test campaigns such as thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, or equivalent
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, ICDs, and requirements documents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting test results and supporting technical reviews
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience testing space grade avionics
- Experience with spacecraft or aerospace grade sensitive electronics
- Experience working within a safety-critical development environment such as NASA, DO-178, IEC 61508, or equivalent
- Familiarity with space radiation effects and their implications for electronics testing and verification
- Experience with HIL test environments and automated test frameworks
- Basic project management skills: planning, milestone tracking, risk identification, and cross-team coordination
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC standards and test methods
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $107,136.00 to $149,990.40 per year. 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%, Education Support Program, and stock options for regular employees. Paid time off up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Employment 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.