Avionics Test Engineer III - Lunar Core Components

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.As an Electrical Power Systems Test Engineer on the Lunar Core Components team, you will serve as the test engineer for one or more Electrical Power Systems products reused across multiple vehicles supporting human lunar missions. You will partner directly with Responsible Engineers (REs) to define test strategies, develop test plans and procedures, and execute development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns. You will work within a multi-disciplinary test team and interface with vehicle teams, NASA, and National Team Partners to ensure controllers meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives.The Electrical Power System products you may support include:Power RegulationPower DistributionBattery SystemsSolar PanelsFuel Cell TechnologiesResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Own the test scope for one or more electrical power systems product as the lead test engineer, partnering with the RE to understand requirements, design intent, interfaces, and fault-tolerant behaviorPlan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance testingSupport bench bring-up and early hardware characterization alongside the design teamDefine and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test strategies where applicableSupport environmental test campaigns (thermal-vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC) including test planning, procedure execution, and anomaly resolutionDrive verification closure: map test evidence to requirements, track open items, and ensure test reports meet qualification standardsIdentify, document, and track test anomalies through to resolution in coordination with the RE and broader teamContribute to test infrastructure development including test equipment selection, test bed design, and ground support equipment (GSE) needsCommunicate test status, risks, and results clearly; support and lead technical reviews at appropriate milestonesApply lessons learned and best practices across the controller family to improve test efficiency and reuseMinimum QualificationsB.S. or B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field5+ years of hands-on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems or devicesSound understanding of electronics and electrical circuit fundamentalsExperience developing and executing test plans and procedures in a structured engineering environmentExperience with high power systems and deep understanding of electrical safetyExperience supporting or leading environmental qualification test campaigns (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, or equivalent)Ability to read and interpret schematics, ICDs, and requirements documentsStrong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting test results and supporting technical reviewsPreferred QualificationsExperience with power regulation and distributionExperience defining test / tester requirementsExperience working within a safety-critical development environment (NASA, DO-178, IEC 61508, or equivalent)Familiarity with space radiation effects and their implications for electronics testing and verificationExperience with HIL test environments and automated test frameworksBasic project management skills: planning, milestone tracking, risk identification, and cross-team coordinationFamiliarity with EMI/EMC standards and test methodsBase Pay Range for:WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Background CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physicalBenefitsBenefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. 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