Avionics Test Engineer - Lunar Permanence

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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 an Avionics Test Engineer on the Lunar Core Components team, you will serve as the test engineer for one or more avionics units reused across multiple vehicles and mechanisms supporting human lunar missions. You will partner directly with Responsible Engineers (REs) to define test strategies, develop test plans and procedures, and execute development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns. You will work within a multi-disciplinary test team and interface with vehicle teams to ensure units meet performance, fault tolerance, and safety objectives.

Depending on team needs and your background, you may support one or more of the following unit families:

Power Generation & Distribution Units

• Batteries
• Solar Array Regulator
• Solar Panels
• High Voltage Distribution Box
• Dual Voltage Distribution Box

Command & Data Handling (C&DH) Units

• Flight Computers
• Remote Input/Output Boxes
• Vehicle Network Unit
• Data Acquisition Unit

Embedded Controllers

• Ambient Dual Lightning Card
• Audio Control Panel
• Docking System Hard Capture Controller
• External Lightning Cards
• Food Warmer Controller

Motor Controllers

• Dual Motor Unit Controllers
• High Voltage Motor Unit Controller

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Own the test scope for one or more avionics units as the lead test engineer, partnering with the RE to understand requirements, design intent, interfaces, and fault-tolerant behavior
• Plan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance testing
• Support bench bring-up and early hardware characterization alongside the design team
• Define and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test strategies where applicable
• Support environmental test campaigns (thermal-vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC) including test planning, procedure execution, and anomaly resolution
• Drive verification closure: map test evidence to requirements, track open items, and ensure test reports meet qualification standards
• Identify, document, and track test anomalies through to resolution in coordination with the RE and broader team
• Contribute to test infrastructure development including test equipment selection, test bed design, and ground support equipment (GSE) needs
• Communicate test status, risks, and results clearly; support and lead technical reviews at appropriate milestones
• Apply lessons learned and best practices across the unit family to improve test efficiency and reuse

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience testing and/or integrating electronic systems or devices
• Sound understanding of electronics and electrical circuit fundamentals
• Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures in a structured engineering environment
• Familiarity with embedded 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)
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, ICDs, and requirements documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting test results and supporting technical reviews

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing one or more of the following: batteries, voltage distribution systems, solar arrays, motor drive/control systems for stepper and/or BLDC motor applications, flight computers, or data acquisition/network units
• Experience with spacecraft or aerospace mechanism controllers (e.g., gimbal