RF Test Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

3d • $107,136 - $149,990

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The RF Test Engineer II supports test campaigns for the development, acceptance, and qualification of flight avionics and communication hardware within the Core Components division. The role contributes to safe, robust hardware for Blue Origin’s lunar transportation infrastructure, working hands-on with multidisciplinary teams throughout development and production.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of demonstrated aerospace test experience, including developing test requirements, plans, procedures, reports, and associated test equipment/test setups; operating and troubleshooting test setups and test articles; and participating in environmental testing such as shock/vibration, thermal cycles, vacuum, and/or EMI/EMC.
• Minimum 1–2 years of demonstrated hardware test experience with typical avionics/RF communication devices at the LRU or system level, such as Command & Control, Input/Output, Network, RF, Power, Navigation, or Audio/Video.
• Proficiency using standard electronic lab test and troubleshooting equipment.
• Desire to work hands-on, independently and as part of a team, throughout development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with multifunctional teams, including mechanical, systems, and operations, to partner on effective test implementation solutions.
• Passion for Blue Origin’s mission and vision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing, designing, and/or verifying custom Automated Test Equipment, particularly in RF.
• Experience with space-grade radio technology.
• Experience working with Python.
• Familiarity with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems.
• Familiarity with git, JIRA, and Windchill.
• Experience developing hardware to IPC J-STD-0001xS, IPC/WHMA-A-620x-S, and/or NASA-STD-8739.n standards.
• Experience with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and SMC-S-016 or equivalent testing standards.
• Experience with safety-critical systems development in automotive, aerospace, medical, or other industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and approve avionics test plans and procedures, applying expertise in avionics/RF communications testing and environmental test methodologies and best practices.
• Support Design and Systems Engineers in avionics hardware design and verification plan development.
• Work with Hardware and Software Design Engineers to design, build, and verify custom Automated Test Equipment.
• Support schedule development and resource coordination.
• Lead test readiness efforts, resolve work stoppages, and delegate supporting tasks.
• Lead or directly run test procedures.
• Enforce safety policies during test operations.
• Troubleshoot test anomalies in real time and identify test article and test equipment non-conformances.
• Lead anomaly investigations and root cause analyses, and develop recovery plans.
• Consolidate, analyze, present, and archive test data.
• Generate test record summaries and support generation of verification artifacts.
• Guide avionics/RF communication hardware through environmental testing and ensure hardware and records meet engineering and quality requirements at test completion.
• Develop and improve processes and standard procedures to optimize team quality and efficiency.
• Train Test Specialists and other Test Engineers.
• Support strategic initiatives, technology maturation, and capture best practices at the business or functional level.

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
• Up to four weeks of paid time off 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, company results, or other factors.
• Relocation provided

What This Job Offers

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