Test Engineer III - TeraWave
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! Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide. Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Test Engineer III to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. In this role you will own test campaigns end-to-end on the Vehicle Test Bench (VTB), Flatsat, and HIL environment — from procedure development through formal reporting — and serve as a technical mentor and production transition lead. You will translate bench test methods into producible, repeatable procedures ready for direct adoption by the production line test team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of experience in hardware test, system integration and test (SIT), or environmental/functional test in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics.
- Experience leading or owning test campaigns end-to-end: procedure development, execution, anomaly disposition, and formal test reporting.
- Proficiency operating test benches, GSE, and data acquisition systems; ability to interpret telemetry and identify off-nominal conditions in real time.
- Experience with configuration management, nonconformance management, anomaly disposition, and corrective action processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief test status and anomalies to program leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Experience on a satellite, launch vehicle, or defense electronics program.
- Background with spacecraft HIL or Flatsat integration and test.
- Experience with automated test execution using Python, LabVIEW, GSEOS, COSMOS, or equivalent toolsets.
- Familiarity with data bus verification (SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, Ethernet).
- Experience developing or delivering technical training for production or operations personnel.
- Prior Experience with system level flight software verification
Responsibilities
- Develop, own, and execute VTB and HIL verification procedures; drive procedures from draft through formal review and release.
- Lead test campaign execution: manage test readiness gates, coordinate bench configuration, monitor real-time telemetry, and call holds per test rules.
- Capture, disposition, and track test anomalies through closure; author formal test reports and support root cause analysis.
- Develop and maintain lab verification / validation procedures and engage in lab verification activities
- Generate verification artifacts to be reviewed by cross functional stakeholders.
- Mentor Test Engineer I and II team members; review procedures and test reports; provide technical guidance on test execution discipline.
- Interface with subsystem engineers on test objectives, success criteria, and design-for-test requirements.
- Support and execute formal acceptance test campaigns
- Identify and drive test process improvements to reduce cycle time and improve first-pass yield.
- Identify anomalies and lead closure activities. Communicate corrective actions as necessary.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
