Avionics Test Engineer III – Lunar Core Components
About The Position
As an Electrical Power Systems Test Engineer on the Lunar Core Components team within Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, you will serve as the test engineer for one or more Electrical Power Systems products reused across multiple vehicles supporting human lunar missions. You will partner with Responsible Engineers to define test strategies, develop test plans and procedures, and execute development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns. You will work with a multidisciplinary test team and interface with vehicle teams, NASA, and National Team Partners to ensure controllers meet performance, fault-tolerance, and safety objectives. Products supported may include power regulation, power distribution, battery systems, solar panels, and fuel cell technologies. The position includes bench bring-up and hardware characterization, Hardware-in-the-Loop testing where applicable, environmental qualification support, verification closure, anomaly resolution, and development of test infrastructure. The role also involves communicating test progress, risks, and results and applying lessons learned across the controller family. Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit develops Blue Moon landers and related products, with the goal of building sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Requirements
- B.S. or B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems or devices.
- Sound understanding of electronics and electrical circuit fundamentals.
- Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures in a structured engineering environment.
- Experience with high-power systems and a deep understanding of electrical safety.
- Experience supporting or leading environmental qualification test campaigns, such as thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, or equivalent.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), and requirements documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting test results and supporting technical reviews.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with power regulation and distribution.
- Experience defining test or tester requirements.
- Experience working within a safety-critical development environment such as NASA, DO-178, IEC 61508, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with space radiation effects and their implications for electronics testing and verification.
- Experience with HIL test environments and automated test frameworks.
- Basic project management skills, including planning, milestone tracking, risk identification, and cross-team coordination.
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC standards and test methods.
Responsibilities
- Own the test scope for one or more electrical power systems products as lead test engineer, partnering with the Responsible Engineer to understand requirements, design intent, interfaces, and fault-tolerant behavior.
- Plan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance testing.
- Support bench bring-up and early hardware characterization alongside the design team.
- Define and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test strategies where applicable.
- Support environmental test campaigns, including thermal-vacuum, vibration, and EMI/EMC testing, through planning, procedure execution, and anomaly resolution.
- Drive verification closure by mapping test evidence to requirements, tracking open items, and ensuring test reports meet qualification standards.
- Identify, document, and track test anomalies through resolution in coordination with the Responsible Engineer and broader team.
- Contribute to test infrastructure development, including test equipment selection, test bed design, and ground support equipment needs.
- Communicate test status, risks, and results clearly; support and lead technical reviews at appropriate milestones.
- Apply lessons learned and best practices across the controller family to improve test efficiency and reuse.
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 and company results or other factors at the company’s discretion; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
