Mid to Senior Electrical Test Engineer - New Glenn at Blue Origin Personnel, LLC — Space Coast, FL
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We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Electrical Test Engineer to join our Production Test Engineering team at Blue Origin. This role is responsible for developing, leading, and executing comprehensive test plans and procedures for integrated avionics subsystems, ground support equipment (GSE), and spaceflight systems. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic production environment, excels at troubleshooting complex electrical systems, and is committed to the highest standards of safety and technical rigor. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support the integrated system testing of launch vehicles, ensuring quality and reliability for human spaceflight missions. Leveraging advanced methodologies and instrumentation, you will play a critical role in validating avionics systems and maintaining Blue Origin’s commitment to mission success.
Position Specific Details:
- Shifts: C | Fri-Sun (6am-6:30pm ), D | Fri-Sun (6:00pm-6:30am), 3rd | Mon-Fri (10:00pm-6:30am)
- Location: Space Coast, FL
- Relocation: Available
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the industrialization of new products in areas such as solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures.
- Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), design for test (DFT), key to building reliable vehicles for space exploration.
- Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that support Blue Origin’s mission.
- Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building a road to space.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans.
- Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods (e.g., composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly).
- Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; develop and implement corrective actions that enhance reliability and performance.
- Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space.
- Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment.
- Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction, optimizing our ability to achieve our mission at scale.
Team Focus & Domain Expertise
Electrical Test Engineering plays a crucial role in the successful production and testing of launch vehicles at Blue Origin, ensuring that electrical systems operate reliably under complex and demanding conditions. The team works closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and operations to validate hardware functionality and deliver safe, high-quality test outcomes meeting strict mission requirements. Through rigorous analysis, innovative test solutions, and a commitment to excellence, Electrical Test Engineering is essential to high-confidence launch operations and the future of human spaceflight.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or related technical field from an accredited university.
- Relevant experience supporting test teams as a vehicle system operator, test conductor, test engineer, or console operator.
(3+ years Level II Engineer, 5+ years Level III Engineer, 8+ years Level IV Engineer)
- Experience troubleshooting hardware related to avionics, electrical, or control systems, with the ability to read schematics and layout designs.
- 1+ years of experience developing English work instructions or test procedures.
- Ability to support off-shift, extended hours, and weekends as required for mission milestones.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience testing and integrating vehicle electrical systems, including ground support equipment and electrical hardware.
- Intermediate experience in developing and verifying instrumentation installation and operation procedures.
- Background performing wiring installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for large systems.
- Experience with automated test equipment, calibration, and configuration management.
- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals for electrical design and verification, including test readiness and operational excellence.
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems or tools such as Dewesoft.
- Prior experience applying AS9100 quality standards in a test environment.
- Experience using Git-based workflows
- Network Analyzer tool proficiency
- Multi-meter tool proficiency
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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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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