Test Engineer II | Blue Batteries Verified today
Role Overview
You will apply standard engineering knowledge to develop, execute, and analyze tests for avionics products, test equipment, and software systems supporting New Glenn and Blue Moon. You are responsible for acceptance testing, building and integrating testers, fixtures, and harnesses at Grandview, and collecting and analyzing measurement data to verify requirements for current and next-generation launch vehicles and spacecraft.
Production Test Support
- Execute acceptance testing of avionics modules (LV and HV) and energy storage systems for spacecraft applications per approved procedures
- Develop and execute test plans for electrical/electronic systems, with guidance from senior engineers
- Execute environmental testing, including thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and vacuum
- Document test articles, test configurations, and reference documents
- Collect data, analyze results, evaluate trends, and report findings, including yield and test cycle time
- Lead root cause investigation for assigned test failures; escalate complex or cross-system issues; support nonconformance dispositions
- Identify and implement improvements that reduce test cycle time and equipment downtime
- Participate in design reviews and requirement traceability; contribute to the Test Compliance Matrix
- Apply working knowledge of certification and regulatory requirements to lab tests (MIL-STD-461, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, etc.)
- Participate in cross-functional teams for DFMEA, root cause investigations, and functional safety hazard analyses
Tester Build Support
- Support design, build, integration, checkout, and validation of testers, fixtures, and harnesses
- Develop tester requirements, wiring documentation, and configuration records
- Write and debug test scripts based on the purpose of the test
- Partner with the Test Fabrication Shop on fixture and cable builds
- Maintain tester readiness, including calibration, repair, and spares coordination
- Support facility readiness and test readiness reviews
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
- Years of relevant experience in electronics test, validation, or production engineering
- Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)
- Experience with software tools such as LabVIEW, JIRA, MATLAB, or similar
- Hands-on experience executing, and contributing to the development of, test plans for electronics systems
- Familiarity with industry-standard electrical test equipment and procedures
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field
- Experience in production, manufacturing test, or ATE environments
- Experience building or validating test fixtures, harnesses, or automated testers
- Troubleshooting to component level; experience with NCR/MRB and corrective action
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-461 and environmental test practices
- Experience with battery or HV test equipment (e.g., Arbin), fault tree analysis, and DFMEA
- Experience in R&D or systems integration environments
Special Information
- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 15% of the time
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum
- Standard background check required for all positions