MK1 Electrical Vehicle Test Engineer II – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

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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. This role is an engineer-test configuration and development in the Integration and Test team, supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. Lunar Transportation is Blue Origin’s team dedicated to developing mission architectures such as our planned Lunar Lander program, Blue Moon (Link: https://www.blueorigin.com/blue-moon ). Our Lunar Transportation team is developing our lunar landers to demonstrate core capabilities – including the BE-7 landing engine, precision landing sensors, and advanced integrated power and propulsion architecture. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• BS in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical discipline
• 2+ years of experience supporting electrical test, integration, or verification of spacecraft, launch vehicles, satellites, or complex aerospace systems.
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft electrical systems, including avionics, power distribution, cables, sensors, or communications hardware.
• Experience executing formal test procedures and documenting test results.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Experience reading and writing code in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other languages)
• Experience working collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and travel to support business needs

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vehicle-level spacecraft testing, including integrated system tests and end-to-end functional testing.
• Familiarity with spacecraft power systems, command and telemetry systems, and fault management.
• Experience supporting environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Knowledge of configuration management, test readiness reviews, and flight hardware handling requirements.
• Experience with scripting, automation, or data analysis tools
• Prior experience in a cleanroom or launch-site environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while escalating issues appropriately.
• Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
• Understands/experience with hazardous operations

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute test procedures for flight hardware
• Execute daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers
• Apply direct experience to vehicle test planning and execution of Vehicle Functional and Performance Testing
• Work with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the integrated vehicle and subsystems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the pertinent requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and anomalies that arise during testing
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
• Support anomaly resolution, root-cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Assist in the development and refinement of test procedures, test setups, and ground support equipment.
• Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
• Proactively prepare status updates and communicates both within the organization and with direct customers
• Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions
• Support test readiness reviews, shift handovers, and real-time test operations.
• Manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations

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.
• 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: Mid Level