Test Engineer III - TeraWave Verified today
About TeraWave
Blue Origin is pioneering space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite constellation delivering up to 6 Tbps symmetrical data speeds globally. The multi-orbit network uses optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO).
Your Role
You will join the AI&T team as Test Engineer III, owning test campaigns end-to-end on the Vehicle Test Bench (VTB), Flatsat, and HIL environment. You will translate bench test methods into producible, repeatable procedures ready for direct adoption by production line test teams, while mentoring junior engineers and leading production transition activities.
Responsibilities
- Develop, own, and execute VTB and HIL verification procedures; drive procedures from draft through formal review and release
- Lead test campaign execution: manage test readiness gates, coordinate bench configuration, monitor real-time telemetry, and call holds per test rules
- Capture, disposition, and track test anomalies through closure; author formal test reports and support root cause analysis
- Develop and maintain lab verification and validation procedures and engage in lab verification activities
- Generate verification artifacts for review by cross-functional stakeholders
- Mentor Test Engineer I and II team members; review procedures and test reports; provide technical guidance on test execution discipline
- Interface with subsystem engineers on test objectives, success criteria, and design-for-test requirements
- Support and execute formal acceptance test campaigns
- Identify and drive test process improvements to reduce cycle time and improve first-pass yield
- Identify anomalies and lead closure activities; communicate corrective actions as necessary
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or closely related field
- 5+ years of experience in hardware test, system integration and test (SIT), or environmental/functional test in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics
- Experience leading or owning test campaigns end-to-end: procedure development, execution, anomaly disposition, and formal test reporting
- Proficiency operating test benches, GSE, and data acquisition systems; ability to interpret telemetry and identify off-nominal conditions in real time
- Experience with configuration management, nonconformance management, anomaly disposition, and corrective action processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief test status and anomalies to program leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on a satellite, launch vehicle, or defense electronics program
- Background with spacecraft HIL or Flatsat integration and test
- Experience with automated test execution using Python, LabVIEW, GSEOS, COSMOS, or equivalent toolsets
- Familiarity with data bus verification (SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, Ethernet)
- Experience developing or delivering technical training for production or operations personnel
- Prior experience with system level flight software verification
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range varies by location:
- CA applicants: $121,023.00 to $169,432.20
- CO applicants: $110,938.00 to $155,312.85
- WA applicants: $121,023.00 to $169,432.20
Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic and supplemental life insurance; paid parental leave; short and long-term disability; 401(k) with company match up to 5%; Education Support Program; stock options for regular employees; up to four weeks paid time off annually; and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Employment Requirements
Applicants 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. A standard background check is required for all positions.