Blueorigin

Avionics Test Engineer II – Lunar Core Components

Greater Seattle Area · Mid

Work authorization required$107k-$150kDetected 2 days ago

Project ManagementAvionicsEMI/EMCDO-178Electrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Support bench bring-up and early hardware characterization alongside the design team
Support environmental test campaigns (thermal-vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC) including test planning, procedure execution, and anomaly resolution
We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
Own the test scope for one or more Avionics Control units as the test engineer, partnering with the RE to understand requirements, design intent, interfaces, and fault-tolerant behavior
At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

3+ years of hands-on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems or devices
Familiarity with motor controller behavior including fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR), safe states, and built-in test
Experience supporting or leading environmental qualification test campaigns (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, or equivalent)
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Experience testing Batteries, voltage distribution systems, or Solar Arrays
Experience with spacecraft or aerospace mechanism controllers (e.g., gimbal drives, valve controllers, pump drives, deployment mechanisms)
Experience working within a safety-critical development environment (NASA, DO-178, IEC 61508, or equivalent)
Familiarity with space radiation effects and their implications for electronics testing and verification
Basic project management
Basic project management skills: planning, milestone tracking, risk identification, and cross-team coordination

Familiarity with EMI/EMC standards and test methods
planning, milestone tracking, risk identification, and cross-team coordination
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don't meet all desired requirements?
Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.
Export Control Regulations
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Benefits include: 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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force.
Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.
We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

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