Test Engineer II, TeraWave Operations

Blue Origin•Cupertino, WA

About The Position

The Test Engineer II will own test solutions for Blue Origin satellite programs, helping ensure that components, subsystems, and integrated satellites meet performance, reliability, and mission-success standards and are ready for flight. The role combines hardware, software, and systems engineering to develop test systems and infrastructure for production, from early requirements definition through data analysis and production support. The engineer will build and commission automated test equipment and stations, develop test software, define procedures and environmental test campaigns, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and production teams. The role also serves as a test engineering liaison for New Product Introduction, supporting design for testability and helping resolve failures and improve production processes.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in a test engineering role.
Demonstrated experience architecting and leading complex test system development projects.
Ability to design integrated test systems and develop scalable, reusable test software architectures.
Experience serving as test lead for a major New Product Introduction program, from requirements definition through production ramp.
Deep expertise in root cause analysis of complex hardware and software systems, with a record of solving challenging technical problems.
Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to other engineers.
Must meet Blue Origin employment eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing test solutions for satellite buses, payloads, or similar complex integrated systems.
Track record of data-driven improvements to production testing that improve yield, reduce cycle time, or lower cost.
Experience integrating automated test stations with Manufacturing Execution Systems to enable paperless workflows and data traceability.
Experience with RF test equipment and methodologies, such as network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and build automated test equipment and test stations for avionics, power systems, and integrated satellite hardware.
Select test instrumentation, including DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and DAQ, and design test racks and custom interface hardware.
Develop scalable, automated test software and scripts to control instrumentation, execute test sequences, and log data.
Collaborate with design engineering to interpret test requirements and author Acceptance Test Procedures and qualification test plans.
Provide design-for-test feedback to design teams as the primary test liaison for New Product Introduction.
Analyze test data against specifications, certify hardware for flight, and lead root cause analysis of test failures with design and manufacturing teams.
Commission production-floor test stations, integrate them with the Manufacturing Execution System, and support technicians to maintain uptime and throughput.
Define and support environmental test campaigns, including thermal vacuum, vibration, and EMI/EMC testing.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers.

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.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Some employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors.