Blue Origin

Avionics Component Test Engineer II

Blue Origin$107K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 2-3 years of experience testing or integrating electronic systems.
  • Strong understanding of electronics and circuit fundamentals.
  • Experience in developing and executing structured test plans.
  • Familiarity with avionics products like Lidars and Displays.
  • Experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC).
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and requirements documents.

Responsibilities

  • Own test scope for Avionics products, collaborating with Responsible Engineers.
  • Plan, write, and execute test plans for diverse testing phases.
  • Support hardware characterization and bench bring-up alongside design teams.
  • Plan and execute environmental test campaigns and resolve anomalies.
  • Drive verification closure and ensure compliance with qualification standards.
  • Document and track test anomalies until resolved with the team.
  • Contribute to the development of test infrastructure and equipment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
  • Stock options for regular employees working 20+ hours/week.
  • Up to four weeks paid time off plus 14 paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 Avionics Test Engineer on the Lunar Core Components team, you will support multiple products 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 avionics products meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives.

The Optical Products you may support include:
  • Lidar Systems
  • Monitor / Displays
  • Camera Systems
  • Avionics Card / PCBAs


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Own the test scope for one or more Avionics products as a test engineer, partnering with the RE to understand requirements, design intent, interfaces, and fault-tolerant behavior
  • Plan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance testing
  • Support bench bring-up and early hardware characterization alongside the design team
  • Support environmental test campaigns (thermal-vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC) including test planning, procedure execution, and anomaly resolution
  • Drive verification closure: map test evidence to requirements, track open items, and ensure test reports meet qualification standards
  • Identify, document, and track test anomalies through to resolution in coordination with the RE and broader team
  • Contribute to test infrastructure development including test equipment selection, test bed design, and ground support equipment (GSE) needs
  • Communicate test status, risks, and results clearly; support and lead technical reviews at appropriate milestones
  • Apply lessons learned and best practices across the controller family to improve test efficiency and reuse

Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.S. or B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field
  • 2-3+ years of hands-on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems or devices
  • Sound understanding of electronics and electrical circuit fundamentals
  • Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures in a structured engineering environment
  • Familiarity with avionics products such as Remote Input / Output, Lidars, Displays, Cameras, Card level testingetc.
  • Experience supporting environmental acceptance and qualification test campaigns (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, or equivalent)
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, ICDs, and requirements documents
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting test results and supporting technical reviews

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience testing space grade avionics.
  • Experience with spacecraft or aerospace grade sensitive electronics
  • Experience 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 verification
  • Experience with HIL test environments and automated test frameworks
  • Basic project management skills: planning, milestone tracking, risk identification, and cross-team coordination
  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC standards and test methods


Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don'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.

Benefits
  • Benefits 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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