MK1 Electrical Vehicle Test Engineer III – Lunar Permanence Verified today
About the role
As a Test Engineer in the Integration and Test team supporting the Electrical Test Team, you will support the mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. This position is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and develop test plans and procedures for vehicle level testing
- Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers
- Conduct acceptance testing including power-on, functional, performance, acceptance, and qualification
- Work with design and systems engineers to plan tests ensuring they verify pertinent requirements
- Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation
- Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing
- Perform root cause analysis, system hazard analysis and failure investigations
- Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
- Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
- Prepare status updates and communicate with the organization and direct customers
- Manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns
- Coordinate test crews, support equipment and vehicle configurations for testing
- Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations
- Participate in test readiness reviews, pre and post test briefings, and post test reviews
Minimum qualifications
- BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of applicable experience
- Experience with space vehicle integrated vehicle testing including electrical test, test software or related test experience
- Working knowledge of spacecraft avionics, electrical power systems, guidance and navigation, and vehicle-level electrical integration
- Experience reading and writing code in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other languages
- Experience with Flight Computers, Vehicle Commanding, and Command and Data Handling
- Understand the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and travel to support business needs
Preferred qualifications
- M.S. degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with human-rated space vehicle development and verification
- Experience with environmental test campaigns (Modal, DFAT, TVAC, EMI/EMC)
- Experience with payload integration and testing
- Experience participating in NASA technical reviews
- Experience with hazardous operations
Additional information
Travel expected up to 15% of the time. This role may require rotating shift coverage and occasional weekend support to ensure continuous test operations and meet business and program needs.
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.
Blue Standard Background Check required for all positions. Additional checks may apply based on role requirements.