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Test Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC I Verified today

Blue Origin · Seattle, WA · Electronics · first seen 2026-09-03
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Role

You will execute test campaigns in support of manufacturing and qualifying flight avionics hardware for New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed to carry people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. You will coordinate test system requirements with Avionics subsystem owners, integration and test engineers, and operations personnel. This hands-on position requires developing and validating environmental and EMI/EMC test plans and executing test campaigns to produce reliable flight hardware for reusable launch vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain avionics test plans and automated test equipment in compliance with company standards
  • Develop and maintain test standards, interface with subsystem stakeholders, and support procurement of capital equipment to maintain test readiness
  • Validate automated test equipment and systems
  • Facilitate performance testing, calibration, and environmental testing of avionics development hardware per test plans
  • Identify root cause for failures and manage rework of prototype hardware during development test and debug cycles
  • Establish and maintain test result metrics to support continuous improvement in data reduction, retention, and reporting methods and standards
  • Maintain automated test equipment configuration control and traceability to support quality audits
  • Facilitate transition of development avionics hardware into production

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
  • Hands-on experience operating and maintaining test chambers and automated test and measurement equipment
  • Sound knowledge of electronics and electrical circuit fundamentals
  • Sound knowledge of EMI/EMC standards, IEC and automotive standards or equivalent
  • Familiarity with hardware development life cycle
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Passion for hands-on problem solving and avionics integration and test
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
  • Ability to travel to and work at remote sites for extended periods supporting test integration, commissioning, and training

Desired Qualifications

  • Integrated test and operations experience (aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, racing teams)
  • Experience managing complex projects combining hardware, firmware, and software
  • Experience leading development and testing of real-time embedded systems with focus on modular and extensible architectures
  • Experience developing hardware to IPC J-STD-0001xS, IPC/WHMA-A-620x-S, and/or NASA-STD-8739.n standards
  • Experience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)

Compensation

For Washington applicants: $87,816.00 - $122,942.40 per year. Other site ranges may differ.

US Employment Requirement

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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check. Additional checks may be required depending on role requirements.