Blue Origin

MK1 Electrical Vehicle Test Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Passion for the mission of living and working in space.
  • BS in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or similar discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, or similar aerospace systems.
  • Hands-on experience with spacecraft avionics and electrical systems testing.
  • Experience executing formal test procedures and documenting results.
  • Strong communication skills in various formats.
  • Coding proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar languages.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and develop test procedures for flight hardware.
  • Execute daily test operations and coordinate with internal teams.
  • Apply experience to functional and performance testing of vehicles.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to plan integrated vehicle tests.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues during testing phases.
  • Analyze and archive test data for verification tasks.
  • Support safety improvements and communicate testing progress.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
  • Up to four weeks paid time off plus 14 company holidays.
  • Stock options available for all regular employees.
  • Education support program for professional development.
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.

This role is an engineer-test configuration and development in the Integration and Test team, supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Lunar Transportation is Blue Origin's team dedicated to developing mission architectures such as our planned Lunar Lander program, Blue Moon (Link: https://www.blueorigin.com/blue-moon ). Our Lunar Transportation team is developing our lunar landers to demonstrate core capabilities - including the BE-7 landing engine, precision landing sensors, and advanced integrated power and propulsion architecture.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:
  • Travel is expected up to 15% of the time
  • This role may require rotating shift coverage and occasional weekend support to ensure continuous test operations, meet business and program needs.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Plan, develop and execute test procedures for flight hardware
  • Execute daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers
  • Apply direct experience to vehicle test planning and execution of Vehicle Functional and Performance Testing
  • Work with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the integrated vehicle and subsystems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the pertinent requirements
  • Troubleshoot issues and anomalies that arise during testing
  • Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
  • Support anomaly resolution, root-cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
  • Assist in the development and refinement of test procedures, test setups, and ground support equipment.
  • Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
  • Proactively prepare status updates and communicates both within the organization and with direct customers
  • Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions
  • Support test readiness reviews, shift handovers, and real-time test operations.
  • Manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns
  • Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
  • BS in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical discipline
  • 2+ years of experience supporting electrical test, integration, or verification of spacecraft, launch vehicles, satellites, or complex aerospace systems.
  • Hands-on experience testing spacecraft avionics and electrical systems, including functional verification, system integration, hardware checkout, troubleshooting, and flight hardware validation.
  • Experience executing formal test procedures and documenting test results.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
  • Experience reading and writing code in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other languages)
  • Experience working collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work
  • Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationshi
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  • Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and travel to support business needs


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with spacecraft power, command and telemetry, GNC, RF communication, and fault management architectures.
  • Experience supporting environmental qualification testing, including thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and EMI/EMC.
  • Knowledge of configuration management, test readiness reviews, and flight hardware handling requirements.
  • Experience with scripting, automation, or data analysis tools
  • Prior experience in a cleanroom or launch-site environment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while escalating issues appropriately.
  • Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
  • Understands/experience with hazardous 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.

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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