Electrical Test Engineer I - Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The Electrical Test Engineer supports the mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence beyond Earth by planning and executing electrical tests for flight hardware. The position requires technical expertise, attention to quality and safety, and a commitment to safe, repeatable spaceflight. The engineer executes test campaigns from planning through data collection, develops test procedures, supports daily test operations, troubleshoots issues, and coordinates test crews, equipment, configurations, and internal customers. The role also contributes to root-cause investigations, system hazard analyses, test reviews, safety improvements, and cost savings. Relocation may be provided, travel is expected up to 25%, interviews include a technical assessment, and weekend and night shifts may be required at times to accommodate test campaigns.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Ability to identify tasking and manage personal workload across multiple test campaigns.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Basic understanding of design fundamentals, including requirements identification, material selection, input definition, form factors, interface definition, and environmental considerations.
Basic proficiency in mechanics of materials and spaceflight conditions.
Passion for Blue Origin’s mission of enabling millions of people to live and work in space.

Nice To Haves

Experience with space vehicle component or integrated vehicle testing, including GNC, communications, EPS/CPS, EMI/EMC, and performance.
Experience writing test scripts.
Experience participating in NASA technical reviews.
Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems, including troubleshooting analog and digital hardware with bench measurement equipment.
Understanding of or experience with hazardous operations.
Experience with control actuators, deployable devices such as doors, landing gear, and sensors, hydraulic system components, separation systems, or other mechanical systems.
Familiarity with sensors including linear variable differential transformers, resistance temperature detectors, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and resolvers.

Responsibilities

Execute electrical test campaigns from initial planning through data collection.
Plan, develop, and execute test procedures for flight hardware.
Participate in daily test operations, operate test consoles, and coordinate with internal customers.
Participate in root-cause analysis, system hazard analysis, and failure investigations.
Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing.
Develop, manage, and maintain test support equipment.
Identify opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings.
Communicate proactively with Responsible Engineers and immediate leadership during test planning and execution.
Participate in test readiness reviews, pre- and post-test briefings, and post-test reviews.
Coordinate test crews, support equipment, and configurations for testing.
Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.

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; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.