Test Operations Engineer III - TeraWave

Blue Origin • Denver, WA

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About The Position

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 Operations Engineer III to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. In this role you will plan and execute space vehicle-level development and qualification test campaigns — including TVAC, vibration, acoustic, shock, and EMI/EMC — and serve as a production transition lead, developing the training and process documentation that enables the production line test team to stand up efficiently and execute at rate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft or vehicle-level test, environmental test operations, or system integration and test in aerospace or defense.
• Experience planning and executing environmental qualification test campaigns (TVAC, vibration, acoustic, shock, or thermal cycling).
• Experience leading test campaigns end-to-end: procedure development, execution, anomaly disposition, and formal test reporting.
• Experience with 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 complex defense electronics program at the vehicle or system level.
• Background with EMI/EMC test execution per MIL-STD-461 or ECSS-E-ST-20-07.
• Experience with HIL bench operation and real-time telemetry monitoring.
• Background developing or delivering training for production test personnel.
• Familiarity with automated test execution (Python, LabVIEW, GSEOS, or similar).
• Experience supporting customer witness tests or formal acceptance test reviews.
• Familiarity with configuration management and nonconformance systems (Windchill, MES, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute space vehicle-level development and formal qualification test campaigns per approved test plans; oversee execution from test readiness through report closeout.
• Execute and lead environmental test campaigns: TVAC, random vibration, sine survey, acoustic, pyroshock, humidity/altitude, and thermal cycling; monitor test article health and call holds per test rules.
• Execute EMI/EMC tests (radiated/conducted emissions and susceptibility); operate test instrumentation and capture compliance data against acceptance limits.
• Operate the HIL bench during integration and functional test campaigns; monitor real-time telemetry and identify off-nominal conditions.
• Capture and reduce test data; author formal test reports and support anomaly root cause analysis.
• Own and maintain test procedures; incorporate red-line mark-ups and drive procedure improvement for vehicle and production applicability.
• Serve as a designated production transition lead: develop and deliver training curriculum for production test engineers and technicians covering bench operation, EMI awareness, data interpretation, and anomaly response.
• Support production line test readiness reviews, first-article test campaigns, and acceptance test execution.
• Mentor Test Operations Engineer I and II team members; review their procedures and test reports.
• Interface with systems engineering, safety, and quality on test requirements, anomaly disposition, and readiness gate criteria.

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