Quality Engineer III, Test Environment

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

1d•$112,059 - $156,883•Onsite

About The Position

Blue National Security is seeking a Quality Engineer to support hardware and software test and verification operations. The role ensures test and build activities for safety-critical avionics and space systems comply with requirements, specifications, and customer security standards. The engineer reviews work orders, configuration records, and processes; develops quality inspection plans; and works in laboratories and on the production floor with test, systems, electrical, and software teams. The role is based in Seattle, Washington, and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. Travel may be up to 15%.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain it.
U.S. citizenship, required for TS/SCI.
B.S. in Engineering, Quality, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of experience as a quality engineer in a test environment, such as aerospace, space, defense, or other regulated hardware.
Experience reviewing work orders, test procedures, and configuration records in a controlled-hardware environment.
Experience developing or applying inspection plans and acceptance criteria.
Working knowledge of quality systems and standards such as AS9100.
Experience with non-conformance, corrective action, and root cause analysis.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with spacecraft, avionics, or missile defense test and verification.
Experience supporting HIL or SIL environments.
Experience with configuration management and change control.
Experience with electronic work order and quality systems.
Experience with DOORS, Windchill, or similar requirements and lifecycle tools.
Familiarity with avionics protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, SPI, and I2C.
Experience supporting government customer audits or compliance reviews.
Python or other scripting experience for data review.

Responsibilities

Review work orders, test procedures, and configuration records for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance before and after execution.
Develop, implement, and maintain quality inspection plans, including inspection points, acceptance criteria, and records.
Provide quality oversight and witness or verify test events in HIL/SIL labs, the Vehicle Test Bed, and on the production floor.
Verify that as-built and as-tested configurations match approved baselines; document, disposition, and track deviations.
Review and audit processes for compliance with company, customer, and program requirements; identify gaps and drive corrective action to the root cause.
Support non-conformance, discrepancy, and anomaly investigations, including MRB and corrective action activities.
Verify test equipment, tooling, and calibration status, and the integrity of test data and records.
Review test data and results to support verification closure, compliance reviews, and customer or government audits.
Work with test, electrical, systems, GNC, software, and security teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
Keep safety front and center on hazardous and critical operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and 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.
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses depending on role type and job level; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed.