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Test Engineer IV, Electrical (Senior) | TeraWave Verified today

Blue Origin · Seattle, WA · Production · first seen 2026-10-21
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About the Role

This position is part of Blue Origin's TeraWave business unit, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. TeraWave consists of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO).

You will lead production electrical test operations for high-rate satellite manufacturing. You own the test strategy, execution, and continuous improvement for a production line delivering multiple spacecraft per year. You will lead a team of technicians and test engineers, drive test throughput while maintaining quality, and serve as the primary interface between test, design, manufacturing, and mission assurance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day electrical test operations across production vehicles, including harness continuity, subsystem functional testing, integrated vehicle verification, and pre-ship acceptance testing.
  • Own and maintain test procedures, test equipment calibration plans, and test scripts for all production test phases.
  • Drive test flow improvements to reduce cycle time and support rate increases without compromising test coverage.
  • Manage a team of test technicians and test engineers; provide mentorship, assign work, and maintain team readiness.
  • Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Mission Assurance to disposition test anomalies, nonconformances, and open items.
  • Maintain real-time test status visibility and report production metrics including first-pass yield, defect escapes, and test throughput.
  • Identify and implement test automation opportunities to reduce manual test burden at rate.
  • Own the electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) suite - coordinate maintenance, calibration, and configuration control.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective action for test failures and escaped defects.
  • Interface with the design engineering team to ensure test coverage of critical parameters and provide feedback for design-for-test improvements.
  • Participate in design reviews representing the test organization.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards including ESD controls, torque verification, and workmanship standards.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in electrical test, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
  • Experience leading electrical test in a high-rate, high-complexity production environment (aerospace, automotive, defense electronics, industrial systems, or similar).
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents.
  • Hands-on experience with standard electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, data acquisition systems).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage test schedules, prioritize competing demands, and drive decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Experience with nonconformance management, anomaly disposition, and corrective action processes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief anomalies and status to program leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience on programs with production rates of 6+ vehicles or units per year.
  • Background in spacecraft, launch vehicle, EV/automotive electronics, medical devices, or defense systems.
  • Experience developing or executing automated test systems (Python, LabVIEW, CANoe, or similar).
  • Familiarity with harness/wiring test methods (continuity, isolation, dielectric withstand).
  • Background in RF testing, power system testing, or embedded electronics verification.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems (AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and production quality metrics.
  • Experience supporting customer witness tests or acceptance test reviews.
  • ESD handling and workmanship standards experience (IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent).

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay range for WA applicants: $145,188.00 to $203,263.20. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits include 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%, and Education Support Program. Stock options available for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Paid time off up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, 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. Background checks required for all positions. Standard background check and DBIDS background check may be required if role requires access to military installations.