Sr. Test Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

4d • $145,188 - $203,263

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. This position is part of Blue Origin’s TeraWave business unit, a newly announced satellite communication network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. TeraWave consists of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations. Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Lead to support high-rate production of satellite vehicles on the Terawave program. In this role you will own the production electrical test strategy, execution, and continuous improvement for a production line delivering multiple spacecraft per year. You will lead a team of technicians and test engineers, drive test throughput while maintaining quality, and serve as the primary interface between test and design, manufacturing, and mission assurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical test, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Experience leading electrical test in a high-rate, high-complexity production environment — aerospace, automotive, defense electronics, industrial systems, or similar.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents.
• Hands-on experience with standard electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, data acquisition systems).
• Demonstrated ability to manage test schedules, prioritize competing demands, and drive decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience with nonconformance management, anomaly disposition, and corrective action processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief anomalies and status to program leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on programs with production rates of 6+ vehicles or units per year.
• Background in spacecraft, launch vehicle, EV/automotive electronics, medical devices, or defense systems — any domain where test escapes have significant downstream consequences.
• Experience developing or executing automated test systems (Python, LabVIEW, CANoe, or similar).
• Familiarity with harness/wiring test methods (continuity, isolation, dielectric withstand).
• Background in RF testing, power system testing, or embedded electronics verification.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and production quality metrics.
• Experience supporting customer witness tests or acceptance test reviews.
• ESD handling and workmanship standards experience (IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day electrical test operations across production vehicles, including harness continuity, subsystem functional testing, integrated vehicle verification, and pre-ship acceptance testing.
• Own and maintain test procedures, test equipment calibration plans, and test scripts for all production test phases.
• Drive test flow improvements to reduce cycle time and support rate increases without compromising test coverage.
• Manage a team of test technicians and test engineers; provide mentorship, assign work, and maintain team readiness.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Mission Assurance to disposition test anomalies, nonconformances, and open items.
• Maintain real-time test status visibility and report production metrics including first-pass yield, defect escapes, and test throughput.
• Identify and implement test automation opportunities to reduce manual test burden at rate.
• Own the electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) suite — coordinate maintenance, calibration, and configuration control.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action for test failures and escaped defects.
• Interface with the design engineering team to ensure test coverage of critical parameters and provide feedback for design-for-test improvements.
• Participate in design reviews representing the test organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ESD controls, torque verification, workmanship standards).

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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: Senior