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 a Lead Test Engineer withing the Integration and Test (I&T) team, you will be supporting spacecraft, launch vehicle, subsystem integration and test activities across development, qualification, acceptance and flight programs. You will be responsible for leading electrical test execution, developing test strategies, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, an ensuring safe and efficient execution of complex electrical test campaigns.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Special Mentions- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 10%, and >30% if needed to support offsite test campaigns.
- Ability to work extended hours and support off shift operations during critical test campaign activities
Responsibilities:
- Lead electrical integration and test activities for spacecraft, launch vehicle, and avionics systems
- Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and test readiness documentation
- Operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers
- Coordinate cross functional teams including avionics, software, GNC, systems engineering, and operations
- Support vehicle level and subsystem level environmental and functional testing including Power system validation, functional testing, Performance testing, RF testing, end to end integrated vehicle testing
- Drive test campaign planning, scheduling and daily execution activities
- Mentor and guide junior test engineers
- Support test reviews including TRR and post test data reviews
- Interface with design engineering teams to define instrumentation, data acquisition, and test success criteria
- Track risks, issues, and action items to closure
- Coordinate test crews, support equipment and vehicle configurations for testing.
- Promote strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
Qualifications - Passion for our Mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
- 8+ years of applicable experience
- Experience leading complex aerospace test campaigns
- Experience with electrical troubleshooting, sensors and data systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and interface control documents
- Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans
- Strong understanding of system verification and validation processes
- Experience coordinating cross functional teams in operational test environments
- Understand the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
- Experience working collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications:- M.S. degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, lunar systems or human spaceflight programs
- Familiarity with RF systems, telemetry, command and data handling systems
- Experience with scripting or automation tools such as C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, NI test stands or other languages
- Prior experience leading integrated vehicle testing or launch campaign operations
Leadership expectations:- Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability
- Drive execution with urgency while maintaining safety and quality
- Build strong relationships across engineering and operations teams
- Mentor developing engineers and promote team growth
- Proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
- Maintain composure and decision making ability during high temp test operations.
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.
