Test Engineer II - TeraWave Verified today
About the role
Blue Origin is seeking a Test Engineer II to join the AI&T team on the TeraWave program. TeraWave is a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth, servicing tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users.
In this role you will develop and execute verification and functional test procedures on the Vehicle Test Bench (VTB), Flatsat, and HIL environment, working with increasing autonomy alongside senior engineers. You will execute test campaigns, capture anomalies, and contribute to continuous improvement of the test program in a high-tempo spacecraft development environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute VTB and HIL test procedures under the guidance of senior test engineers; drive procedures through internal review and release.
- Set up bench configurations, operate GSE, and execute assigned test sequences; monitor real-time telemetry and document results.
- Capture test anomalies with sufficient detail for root cause investigation; track anomaly status and support disposition.
- Author test reports summarizing results, anomalies, and open items for assigned test activities.
- Incorporate procedure red-line mark-ups and update documentation following test execution.
- Support test campaign planning: coordinate bench availability, hardware readiness, and test equipment configuration.
- Coordinate with subsystem engineers on test objectives and pass/fail criteria.
- Maintain ESD discipline, bench cleanliness, and configuration accountability during test operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve test procedures, reduce cycle time, or increase test coverage; escalate recommendations to senior engineers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 2+ years of experience in hardware test, system integration, or functional test in aerospace, defense, electronics, or a closely related field.
- Experience developing or executing formal test procedures in a controlled documentation environment.
- Ability to operate standard test equipment and interpret data against defined pass/fail criteria.
- Familiarity with anomaly reporting and configuration management processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clear, complete test reports.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with spacecraft, satellite, or launch vehicle test at bench, component, or subsystem level.
- Background with HIL or Flatsat test environments.
- Familiarity with automated test tools (Python scripting, LabVIEW, GSEOS, COSMOS, or similar).
- Experience with data bus protocols: SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, or RS-422.
- Familiarity with ESD controls and aerospace workmanship standards.
- Experience using PDM/PLM systems for procedure control (Windchill or equivalent).
Compensation and Location
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $99,201.00 to $138,880.35 annually. Other site ranges may differ.
Location: Greater Seattle Area
Employment Requirements
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Standard background check required for all positions.
Benefits
- 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
- Stock options for regular employees (20+ hours per week)
- Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays