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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is a part of New Shepard, a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.
This is an opportunity to join a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers that are dedicated to quality and safety as we ensure the integrity of the avionics onboard New Shepard! As a Test Engineer on our team, you will be an Avionics Testing Domain Expert responsible for planning, coordinating, and carrying out test campaigns in support of qualification and manufacture of reliable avionics' hardware. You'll have hands on flight hardware, you'll directly influence the dependability of our delivered vehicles, and you'll be empowered to proactively shape our team's operations.
We are looking for people to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and approve avionics test plans and procedures with an emphasis on providing your expertise on avionics test and environmental test methodologies and best practices
Support Design and Systems Engineers in avionics hardware design and verification plan development
Support Hardware and Software Design Engineers to design, build, and verify custom Automated Test Equipment
Support schedule development and resource coordination
Lead test readiness efforts, resolve work stoppages, and delegate supporting tasks
Lead and/or directly run test procedures
Oversee and/or directly operate, troubleshoot, and control configurations of automated test equipment
Troubleshoot anomalies real-time and provide solutions during non-conformance scenarios
Lead anomaly investigations, root cause analyses, and development of recovery plan
Reduce, analyze, present, and archive test data to support verification tasks
Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations
Responsibly guide avionics hardware through the environmental testing process and ultimately ensure hardware and records meet engineering and quality requirements upon test completion
Develop/improve processes and standard procedures with emphasis on optimizing quality and efficiency of the team's performance
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering, physics, or related field
Demonstrated experience with typical electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.
Practical and analytical understanding of analog and digital electronics
Working familiarity with Linux, Python, C/C++, or similar with ability to learn quickly
Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
Attention to detail ensuring rigorous test coverage and impeccable test conduct
Judgment and critical thinking skills to guide swift problem resolution and progress in spite of setbacks
Flexibility and adaptability to changing scope or priorities
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading and managing complex projects
Working familiarity with Validation & Verification approaches
Experience developing, designing, and/or verifying custom Automated Test Equipment
Experience with safety-critical operations requiring high judgment and situational awareness
Laboratory and/or Aerospace integration & test experience such as developing test requirements, plans, and procedures; operating and troubleshooting test setups and test articles; participating in environmental testing including Shock/Vibration, Thermal Cycles, Vacuum, and/or EMI/EMC
Compensation Range for WA applicants:
$75,510.00-$105,714.00
Other site ranges may differ.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity 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. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations:
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.
Benefits:
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.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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