Blue Origin
RF / Comms Test Engineer III - Lunar Core Components
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
RF / Comms Test Engineer III – Lunar Core Components
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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!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. 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.
As part of a hardworking team of specialists and engineers, you will be responsible for test campaigns in support of development, acceptance and qualification of flight avionics/communication hardware. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of developing safe and robust avionics/communication hardware within the Core Components division within Lunar Permanence.
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!
Special Mentions
Relocation provided
Travel could be expected up to 25% of the time
Interviews will include a technical assessment
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and approve avionics test plans and procedures with an emphasis on providing expertise on avionics/RF communications test and environmental test methodologies and best practices.
Support Design and Systems Engineers in avionics hardware design and verification plan development.
Work with 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.
Enforce safety policies during test operations.
Troubleshoot test anomalies in real‑time and identify test article and test equipment non‑conformances.
Lead anomaly investigations, root cause analyses, and development of recovery plan.
Consolidate, analyze, present, and archive test data.
Generate test record summaries and support generation of verification artifacts.
Responsibly guide avionics/RF communication 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.
Train Test Specialists and other Test Engineers.
Provide support to strategic initiatives, technology maturation, and capturing best practices at the business/functional level.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering, physics, or related field.
Minimum 4 years demonstrated aerospace test experience including developing test requirements, plans, procedures, reports, and associated test equipment/test setups; operating and troubleshooting test setups and test articles; participating in environmental testing including Shock/Vibration, Thermal Cycles, Vacuum, and/or EMI/EMC.
Minimum 3 years demonstrated hardware test experience of typical avionics/RF communication devices at the LRU or system level (e.g., Command & Control, Input/Output, Network, RF, Power, Navigation, Audio/Video, etc.).
Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab tests and troubleshooting equipment.
Desire to work hands‑on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle.
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work with multi‑functional teams such as mechanical, systems, and operations to partner for the best test implementation solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing, designing, and/or verifying custom Automated Test Equipment.
Experience working with Python.
Familiarity with Linux and other Unix‑style operating systems.
Familiarity with git, JIRA, Windchill.
Experience developing hardware to IPC J-STD-0001xS, IPC/WHMA-A-620x‑S, and/or NASA-STD-8739.n standards.
Experience with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and SMC-S-016 (or equivalent testing standards).
Experience with safety‑critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.).
Compensation WA applicants: $126,898.00–$177,656.85.
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 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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for bonuses and benefits based on company intent to reward individual contributions; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
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 and dedicated workforce. 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 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. Blue Origin will consider 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.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Seattle, WA
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Get AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Application Close Date Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. 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.
As part of a hardworking team of specialists and engineers, you will be responsible for test campaigns in support of development, acceptance and qualification of flight avionics/communication hardware. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of developing safe and robust avionics/communication hardware within the Core Components division within Lunar Permanence.
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!
Special Mentions
Relocation provided
Travel could be expected up to 25% of the time
Interviews will include a technical assessment
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and approve avionics test plans and procedures with an emphasis on providing expertise on avionics/RF communications test and environmental test methodologies and best practices.
Support Design and Systems Engineers in avionics hardware design and verification plan development.
Work with 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.
Enforce safety policies during test operations.
Troubleshoot test anomalies in real‑time and identify test article and test equipment non‑conformances.
Lead anomaly investigations, root cause analyses, and development of recovery plan.
Consolidate, analyze, present, and archive test data.
Generate test record summaries and support generation of verification artifacts.
Responsibly guide avionics/RF communication 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.
Train Test Specialists and other Test Engineers.
Provide support to strategic initiatives, technology maturation, and capturing best practices at the business/functional level.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering, physics, or related field.
Minimum 4 years demonstrated aerospace test experience including developing test requirements, plans, procedures, reports, and associated test equipment/test setups; operating and troubleshooting test setups and test articles; participating in environmental testing including Shock/Vibration, Thermal Cycles, Vacuum, and/or EMI/EMC.
Minimum 3 years demonstrated hardware test experience of typical avionics/RF communication devices at the LRU or system level (e.g., Command & Control, Input/Output, Network, RF, Power, Navigation, Audio/Video, etc.).
Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab tests and troubleshooting equipment.
Desire to work hands‑on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle.
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work with multi‑functional teams such as mechanical, systems, and operations to partner for the best test implementation solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing, designing, and/or verifying custom Automated Test Equipment.
Experience working with Python.
Familiarity with Linux and other Unix‑style operating systems.
Familiarity with git, JIRA, Windchill.
Experience developing hardware to IPC J-STD-0001xS, IPC/WHMA-A-620x‑S, and/or NASA-STD-8739.n standards.
Experience with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and SMC-S-016 (or equivalent testing standards).
Experience with safety‑critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.).
Compensation WA applicants: $126,898.00–$177,656.85.
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 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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for bonuses and benefits based on company intent to reward individual contributions; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
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 and dedicated workforce. 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 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. Blue Origin will consider 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.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Seattle, WA
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