MK1 Electrical Test Engineering Lead – Lunar Permanence

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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! 

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. 

As a Lead Test Engineer withing the Integration and Test (I&T) team, you will be supporting spacecraft, launch vehicle, subsystem integration and test activities across development, qualification, acceptance and flight programs. You will be responsible for leading electrical test execution, developing test strategies, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, an ensuring safe and efficient execution of complex electrical test campaigns.

We are looking for someone 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! 

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 10%, and >30% if needed to support offsite test campaigns.

• Ability to work extended hours and support off shift operations during critical test campaign activities

• Lead electrical integration and test activities for spacecraft, launch vehicle, and avionics systems

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and test readiness documentation

• Operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers

• Coordinate cross functional teams including avionics, software, GNC, systems engineering, and operations

• Support vehicle level and subsystem level environmental and functional testing including Power system validation, functional testing, Performance testing, RF testing, end to end integrated vehicle testing

• Drive test campaign planning, scheduling and daily execution activities

• Mentor and guide junior test engineers

• Support test reviews including TRR and post test data reviews

• Interface with design engineering teams to define instrumentation, data acquisition, and test success criteria

• Track risks, issues, and action items to closure

• Coordinate test crews, support equipment and vehicle configurations for testing. 

• Promote strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings

• Passion for our Mission: Millions of people living and working in space! 

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

• 8+ years of applicable experience

• Experience leading complex aerospace test campaigns 

• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, sensors and data systems

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and interface control documents

• Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans

• Strong understanding of system verification and validation processes

• Experience coordinating cross functional teams in operational test environments

• Understand the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process

• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills

• Experience working collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment

• 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. 

• M.S. degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline

• 10+ years of relevant experience

• Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, lunar systems or human spaceflight programs

• Familiarity with RF systems, telemetry, command and data handling systems

• Experience with scripting or automation tools such as C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, NI test stands or other languages

• Prior experience leading integrated vehicle testing or launch campaign operations 

• Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability

• Drive execution with urgency while maintaining safety and quality

• Build strong relationships across engineering and operations teams

• Mentor developing engineers and promote team growth

• Proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies

• Maintain composure and decision making ability during high temp test operations.

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 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.