Sr. Test Engineer Spacecraft Integration (Space Resources)

Application close date:

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

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. Were 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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) supporting Blue Origins mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future shared solutions and standards simplicity and lower costs and manufacturable design.

We invite you to be a part of our Space Resources Program. This initiative is at the forefront of developing In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technologies destined for the Moon and beyond to prospect extract and manufacture infrastructure from in-situ space resources. If youre passionate about our mission and are looking to make a meaningful contribution you might just be the ideal candidate to join our innovative and forward-thinking team.

In this hands-on role you will be based entirely on-site working directly in the lab alongside our interdisciplinary design and integration teams. We are looking for a highly skilled and experiencedSr. Test Engineerto own test planning execution and verification for satellite and subsystem integration campaigns with a hands-on attitude. You will define test requirements and procedures lead qualification and acceptance testing drive root-cause investigations on test anomalies and failures and partner closely with AIT technicians design engineers and program leadership to rapidly converge on flight-ready hardware. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment and is comfortable making credible technical calls with incomplete data while balancing technical risk schedule pressure and evolving program needs.

Responsibilities

• Define develop and own test plans procedures and verification criteria for development integration qualification protoflight and acceptance testing of satellite and space flight hardware.
• Lead thermal vacuum (TVAC) vibration and other environmental test campaigns including hands-on test setup review execution oversight real-time monitoring and data analysis.
• Translate system and subsystem requirements into verifiable test requirements and ensure full test coverage and traceability.
• Direct and support AIT technicians during test setup execution and troubleshooting providing hands-on technical guidance and quality oversight on the lab floor.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting failure investigation and root cause analysis of complex mechanical electrical and integrated spacecraft systems.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to closure with hands-on involvement in test re-runs and verification.
• Review and approve work instructions test procedures and non-conformance dispositions in alignment with aerospace test and integration best practices.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts data acquisition procedures and analysis tools (using Python MATLAB LabVIEW or similar) to streamline test execution data reduction and anomaly detection.
• Analyze test data and generate test reports summarizing results anomalies and recommendations for program stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design thermal and subsystem leads to resolve integration issues and ensure producible testable designs.
• Support development and production activities on space systems and satellites with a pragmatic right-sized documentation approach appropriate for a rapid-development program.
• Partner with the area supervisor and program leads to align on weekly testing priorities schedule risks and resource needs.
• Generate and review job hazard assessments; establish safety controls and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards throughout test operations.
• Identify and remove technical or process blockers impacting daily and weekly testing goals escalating as needed to keep the program on schedule.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure tooling and processes to reduce cycle time and increase test throughput.
• Maintain full familiarity with flight hardware deployment procedures and support hands-on integration of flight hardware including fluid and propulsion systems star trackers radios instrumentation flight computers harnesses and solar array panels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of relevant experience in test engineering integration and test (I&T) or systems verification preferably in aerospace aviation or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans and procedures for flight or high-reliability hardware.
• Hands-on experience with thermal vacuum chambers and environmental test equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical assembly bench testing and measurement instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings blueprints schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and failure investigation methodologies.
• Ability to lead test execution and technician teams with minimal oversight exercising sound engineering judgment under schedule pressure.
• Comfortable operating with reduced process rigor and documentation typical of rapid-development missions while maintaining core safety and quality standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience generating test reports and presenting results to technical stakeholders.
• Experience scheduling work and coordinating competing priorities using Jira or similar tools.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed; comfort spending significant time on the lab floor hands-on with hardware and test systems.
• Able to lift 30 lbs stand for long periods bend grasp sit pull push stoop and stretch as required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Prior experience supporting small-sat or rapid-prototype satellite programs where speed and resourcefulness outweigh heavy process overhead.
• Experience with requirements management and verification tools (e.g. Jama).
• Familiarity with MRP systems and inventory planning.
• Experience writing automation scripts or test software using Python MATLAB LabVIEW or similar languages/tools to automate test execution data logging or anomaly detection.
• Familiarity with data acquisition (DAQ) systems instrumentation automation and test control software.
• Experience with high thermal condition testing and complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience mentoring or training AIT technicians.

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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• 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 benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• 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 benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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 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 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. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origins Affirmative Action Plans or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process please contact us at. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.