Avionic Test Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 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. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Requirements

• B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience working with electronics or electrical/electromechanical systems, including hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: prototyping, design, integration, and/or test
• Understanding of digital, analog, and mixed-signal parts and their use, such as: CPUs, FPGAs, microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, Power Supplies (LDOs, Linear, DC/DC), MOSFETs, LVDS, SPI, I2C, RS422/232, Ethernet, and PCIe
• Understanding of safety-critical systems development (aerospace, medical, automotive)
• Experience integrating and testing vehicle systems
• Experience developing special electronic test equipment and troubleshooting equipment
• Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab tests and troubleshooting equipment
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Soldering, PCB rework, crimping, harness/connector assembly

Nice To Haves

• M.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with the development and execution of a large-scale verification of avionics on autonomous spaceflight systems
• Experience supporting testbeds for spaceflight systems
• Experience with programming in C++ and/or Python, Simulink experience

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build, and integrate electrical/avionics integration hardware, software, and interconnect solutions to support our avionic systems.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and scripts to be executed in standalone and integrated environments.
• Conduct ad-hoc and formal verification and validation testing.
• Document test results per program requirements and communicate risks, issues, and solutions to peers with various technical backgrounds and areas of expertise.
• Perform data interpretation, assessment, and analysis of integrated electrical/avionics systems.
• Support the integration of vehicle hardware, ground support equipment, operator consoles and analysis tooling necessary to verify the requirements and performance of units under test within an integrated test environment.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues in a lab environment.
• Design, develop and implement lab test tools and software to automate testing processes and improve efficiency.
• Support integration and test activities including wiring, hardware installation, and test bench setup
• Participate in design and system reviews to provide feedback on integration and testability throughout all phases of the project.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions with real-time vehicle simulations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior