MK1-Avionic EPS Test Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

1d•$130,706 - $182,988

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The team is building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface and is committed to safe, repeatable spaceflight. The Avionic EPS Test Engineer will develop and lead Electrical Power System (EPS) testing in Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testbeds. The position supports avionics and ground support equipment integration, testbed design and construction, HIL automation, and the development and integration of special test equipment and ground support equipment. The engineer will also collaborate with software engineers to integrate hardware simulation and fault-injection solutions with real-time vehicle simulations. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylum eligibility requirements. The position requires a standard background check; additional checks or credentials may apply to certain job profiles.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of experience working with electronics or electrical/electromechanical systems, including hands-on experience in one or more of prototyping, design, integration, or test.
Experience integrating and testing vehicle systems.
Experience developing special electronic test equipment and troubleshooting equipment.
Proficiency using standard electronic lab test and troubleshooting equipment.
Ability to thrive as a member of a small, tightly integrated team.
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
At least 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience developing and executing large-scale verification of avionics on autonomous spaceflight systems.
Experience supporting testbeds for spaceflight systems.
Programming experience in C++ and/or Python; Simulink experience.

Responsibilities

Develop Electrical Power System (EPS) test plans and procedures for execution in Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testbeds to verify the correctness and performance of avionics and ground support equipment.
Lead test planning and execution on the EPS test bed.
Support integration of flight avionics hardware, ground support equipment, operator consoles, and analysis tooling to verify requirements and performance of units under test.
Support the design and build of HIL testbeds, focusing on lab infrastructure such as racks, harnesses, and mechanisms.
Design, develop, and implement HIL automation infrastructure.
Support the design and development of Special Test Equipment (STE) and integrate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to simulate or stimulate Articles Under Test (AUTs), or capture AUT output and interface performance.
Collaborate with software engineers to integrate hardware simulation and fault-injection solutions with real-time vehicle simulations.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year, based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed.