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This role is part of the Motion Control Business Unit, Honeybee Robotics which designs, manufactures, and tests high-performance, reliable motion control components and integrated solutions that power the most demanding aerospace and space exploration missions. From actuators and gearboxes to motors and precision motion control systems, our products operate in the harshest environments, enabling critical missions from Earth to deep space. Our Test Department plays a critical role in ensuring every component and system meets the rigorous standards required for mission success.
As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers in our Test Department, you will apply standard engineering knowledge and methods to design, plan, model, execute, and interpret tests for aerospace systems and components. With a focus on developing Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), automated test equipment (ATE), and the associated test software, you will architect, build, and validate the integrated ground systems used to electrically stimulate, power, command, and measure Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) components and mechanisms such as Solar Array Drive Assemblies (SADAs) in support of the Blue Ring and TeraWave programs. This role leans on test software development — primarily in LabVIEW — and is a combination of EGSE/ATE and test software development, operations planning and documentation, hands-on running tests, and troubleshooting/data analysis.
Special Mentions
- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 10% of the time
- Interviews will include a technical assessment (programming/automation focus)
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and validate Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and automated test equipment (ATE), hardware and software, used to electrically interface with power, command, stimulate, and measure GNC components and Solar Array Drive Assemblies (SADAs) in support of the Blue Ring and TeraWave programs
- Develop test software and automated test sequences (primarily LabVIEW; Python as applicable) to command EGSE/ATE, orchestrate test execution, and collect, analyze, and report measurement data with real-time monitoring
- Develop supporting EGSE hardware including harnessing, junction/breakout boxes, processing panels, power distribution, and continuity/isolation/hi-pot test equipment
- Define EGSE/ATE electrical interfaces and develop interface control documents (ICDs) in coordination with design, GNC, and systems engineering
- Author, review, and maintain test plans, test procedures, and test reports in compliance with applicable standards and program requirements
- Conduct functional, performance, life, and environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, shock, EMI/EMC) on flight and qualification hardware
- Integrate instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems into EGSE/ATE racks; develop calibration and validation routines for test equipment with electrical and digital test interfaces
- Collect, reduce, and analyze test data; identify anomalies, root causes, and corrective actions; and communicate findings clearly to engineering and project teams
- Support troubleshooting and fault isolation of EGSE/ATE and articles under test, using electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to resolve technical issues during test campaigns
- Operate and maintain test laboratory equipment, including motor controllers, torque sensors, encoders, load cells, and multi-channel data acquisition systems
- Implement version control (Git) and software development best practices for test software supporting development and production test
- Support test readiness reviews (TRRs), test anomaly investigations, and failure review boards (FRBs)
- Maintain accurate test logs, configuration records, and traceability documentation in accordance with quality management system requirements
- Collaborate closely with design, systems, and quality engineers and customers to ensure test requirements are properly derived, allocated, and verified
- Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, repeatability, and automation; contribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure and processes
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and external test facilities as required to support program milestones
- Perform other duties as assigned, including tasks or projects outside the primary scope of this role as needed to support evolving program, test, and business priorities
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a closely related technical discipline
- Minimumof 5 years of hands-on experience in hardware testing, with demonstrated experience developing Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) or automated test equipment (ATE)
- Professional proficiency with at least one programming language (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, C#) is required
- Extensive LabVIEW experience, including state machines, queues, and hardware integration
- Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents to support EGSE/ATE stand-up and troubleshooting
- Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation (e.g., load cells, torque sensors, encoders, thermocouples, accelerometers, voltage/current measurement)
- Experience with hardware/test equipment integration via communication protocols (e.g., VISA, GPIB, Ethernet, RS-232/422)
- Proficiency in developing and executing test plans and procedures for complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret test data, identify anomalies, and drive resolution through structured problem-solving methods
- Familiarity with environmental test standards such as MIL-STD-810, GEVS (GSFC-STD-7000), or equivalent aerospace qualification standards
- Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled laboratory environment with flight or flight-like hardware
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present technical findings
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
- 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
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- FPGA programming experience (e.g., LabVIEW FPGA, VHDL, or Verilog) for real-time control, signal generation, and high-speed data acquisition
- National Instruments hardware ecosystem expertise (CompactRIO, PXI, FlexRIO, DAQ systems)
- Experience with real-time systems programming and deterministic test execution
- Experience developing EGSE and test software for GNC components, Solar Array Drive Assemblies (SADAs), or spacecraft avionics (e.g., signal stimulation/measurement, sensor emulation, power distribution)
- Experience with additional programming languages (Python, C++, C#, MATLAB, or similar)
- Familiarity with motion control and power transfer systems, including brushless DC motors, slip rings, flex harnesses, and motor drive electronics
- Familiarity with Radio Frequency testing fundamentals (e.g., Vector Network Analysis (VNA))
- Experience with thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing and/or vibration/shock testing of flight hardware
- Experience with test automation and scripting for automated test execution and data collection
- Knowledge of database integration (SQL, InfluxDB) and automated data management systems
- Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems and associated documentation practices
- Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools or requirements management platforms (e.g., DOORS, Jama)
- Experience supporting test campaigns at external test facilities or customer sites
- Prior experience in a space hardware development environment with exposure to full product lifecycle testing (development, qualification, and acceptance)
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
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.
