Avionics Test Engineer III

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 spaceflightThis role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Karman line - the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.This is an opportunity to join a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers that are dedicated to quality and safety as we ensure the integrity of the avionics onboard New Shepard As a Test Engineer on our team, you will be an Avionics Testing Domain Expert responsible for planning, coordinating, and carrying out test campaigns in support of qualification and manufacture of reliable avionics hardware. You'll have hands on flight hardware, you'll directly influence the dependability of our delivered vehicles, and you'll be empowered to proactively shape our team's operations.We are looking for people to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality and efficiency to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is requiredResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Develop, maintain, and approve avionics test plans and procedures with an emphasis on providing your expertise on avionics test and environmental test methodologies and best practicesSupport Design and Systems Engineers in avionics hardware design and verification plan developmentWork with Hardware and Software Design Engineers to design, build, and verify custom Automated Test EquipmentSupport schedule development and resource coordinationLead test readiness efforts, resolve work stoppages, and delegate supporting tasksLead and/or directly run test proceduresEnforce safety policies during test operationsOversee and/or directly operate, troubleshoot, and control configurations of automated test equipmentTroubleshoot test anomalies real-time and identify test article and test equipment non-conformancesLead anomaly investigations, root cause analyses, and development of recovery planConsolidate, analyze, present, and archive test dataGenerate test record summaries and support generation of verification artifactsResponsibly guide avionics hardware through the environmental testing process and ultimately ensure hardware and records meet engineering and quality requirements upon test completionDevelop/improve processes and standard procedures with emphasis on optimizing quality and efficiency of the team's performanceTrain Technicians, Test Operators, and other Test EngineersProvide support to strategic initiatives, technology maturation, and capturing best practices at the business/functional levelMinimum Qualifications:Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering, physics, or related fieldMin. 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/EMCMin. 3 years demonstrated hardware test experience of typical avionics devices at the LRU or system level (e.g., Command & Control, Input/Output, Network, RF, Power, Navigation, Audio/Video)Min. 6 yrs industry relevant work experiencePractical and analytical understand

Created: 2025-10-06