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Avionics Test Engineer II - New Glenn

Blue Origin
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026
💰 $182,988/yr($130,706/yr$182,988/yr)

About the role

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be responsible for test system development in support of manufacturing and qualifying flight avionics hardware. This role will include both hardware and software development for those systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of developing safe and robust avionics for the New Glenn launch vehicle.

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!

Minimum Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and/or testing electronic systems or devices
  • Sound knowledge of electronics, electrical circuit fundamentals
  • Familiar with programming test equipment for operational usage with a preference for Python scripting and familiarity.
  • Cognizant of EMI/EMC standards, IEC & automotive standards or equivalent
  • Familiar with hardware and software development life cycle
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Passion for hands-on problem solving and avionics integration and test
  • Flexibility to support weekend shifts or non-standard hours may be required based on program needs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of coordinated test and operations experience (aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, racing teams)
  • Experience leading sophisticated projects combining hardware, firmware, and software
  • Experience being responsible for the development and testing of real-time embedded systems with a focus on modular and extensible architectures
  • Experience working with Python
  • Familiarity with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
  • Familiarity with git, Jenkins, JIRA
  • 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.)

 


 

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

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. 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.

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.

Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background c

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