Test Engineer II | Blue Batteries

BLUE ORIGIN•Grandview, MO

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations and supports the development and operations of the New Glenn and Blue Moon product lines. The Test Engineer II applies standard engineering knowledge and methods to develop, execute, and analyze tests for avionics products, test equipment, and software systems. The role supports acceptance testing and the build, integration, and checkout of testers, fixtures, and harnesses at Grandview. The position collects and analyzes measurement data, maintains accurate test records, and reports findings. It provides safe, repeatable, high-quality test capability to help verify requirements for current and next-generation launch vehicles and spacecraft. The engineer ensures test procedures and tester configurations meet applicable standards and contributes to reducing test cycle time and equipment downtime. Relocation is provided, travel is expected up to 15% of the time, and interviews include a technical assessment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
Relevant experience in electronics test, validation, or production engineering; the posting does not specify a number of years.
Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment such as power supplies, digital multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
Experience with software tools such as LabVIEW, JIRA, MATLAB, or similar tools.
Hands-on experience executing and contributing to the development of test plans for electronics systems.
Familiarity with industry-standard electrical test equipment and procedures.
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field.
Experience in production, manufacturing test, or automated test equipment (ATE) environments.
Experience building or validating test fixtures, harnesses, or automated testers.
Component-level troubleshooting experience; experience with nonconformance reporting/material review board (NCR/MRB) and corrective action.
Familiarity with MIL-STD-461 and environmental test practices.
Experience with battery or high-voltage test equipment such as Arbin, fault tree analysis, and DFMEA.
Experience in research and development or systems integration environments.

Responsibilities

Execute acceptance testing of low- and high-voltage avionics modules and spacecraft energy storage systems according to approved procedures.
Develop and execute test plans for electrical and electronic systems with guidance from senior engineers.
Execute environmental testing, including thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and vacuum testing.
Document test articles, test configurations, and reference documents.
Collect data, analyze results, evaluate trends, and report findings, including yield and test cycle time.
Lead root-cause investigations for assigned test failures, escalate complex or cross-system issues, and support nonconformance dispositions.
Identify and implement improvements that reduce test cycle time and equipment downtime.
Participate in design reviews and requirement traceability, and contribute to the Test Compliance Matrix.
Apply working knowledge of certification and regulatory requirements to laboratory tests, including MIL-STD-461, DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254.
Participate in cross-functional teams for DFMEA, root-cause investigations, and functional safety hazard analyses.
Support the design, build, integration, checkout, and validation of testers, fixtures, and harnesses.
Develop tester requirements, wiring documentation, and configuration records.
Write and debug test scripts based on test purpose.
Partner with the Test Fabrication Shop on fixture and cable builds.
Maintain tester readiness, including calibration, repair, and spares coordination.
Support facility readiness and test readiness reviews.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for all 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.