RF / Comms Test Engineer II - Lunar Core Components

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 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 part of a hardworking team of specialists and engineers, you will be responsible for test campaigns in support of development, acceptance and qualification of flight avionics / communication hardware. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of developing safe and robust avionics / communication hardware within the Core Components division within Lunar Permanence.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 requiredSpecial Mentions:Relocation providedTravel could be expected up to 25% of the timeInterviews will include a technical assessmentResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Develop, maintain, and approve avionics test plans and procedures with an emphasis on providing your expertise on avionics / RF communications 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 operationsTroubleshoot 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 / RF communication 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 Test Specialists 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 fieldMinimum 2-3 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/EMCMinimum 1-2 years demonstrated hardware test experience of typical avionics / RF communication devices at the LRU or system level (e.g., Command & Control, Input/Output, Network, RF, Power, Navigation, Audio/Video, etc.)Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab tests and troubleshooting equipment.Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and p

Created: 2026-01-13