Test Engineer III

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!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Test Engineer III to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. In this role you will own test campaigns end-to-end on the Vehicle Test Bench (VTB), Flatsat, and HIL environment — from procedure development through formal reporting — and serve as a technical mentor and production transition lead. You will translate bench test methods into producible, repeatable procedures ready for direct adoption by the production line test team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, own, and execute VTB and HIL verification procedures; drive procedures from draft through formal review and release.
• Lead test campaign execution: manage test readiness gates, coordinate bench configuration, monitor real-time telemetry, and call holds per test rules.
• Capture, disposition, and track test anomalies through closure; author formal test reports and support root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain lab verification/validation procedures and engage in lab verification activities.
• Generate verification artifacts to be reviewed by cross functional stakeholders.
• Mentor Test Engineer I and II team members; review procedures and test reports; provide technical guidance on test execution discipline.
• Interface with subsystem engineers on test objectives, success criteria, and design-for-test requirements.
• Support and execute formal acceptance test campaigns.
• Identify and drive test process improvements to reduce cycle time and improve first-pass yield.
• Identify anomalies and lead closure activities. Communicate corrective actions as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware test, system integration and test (SIT), or environmental/functional test in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics.
• Experience leading or owning test campaigns end-to-end: procedure development, execution, anomaly disposition, and formal test reporting.
• Proficiency operating test benches, GSE, and data acquisition systems; ability to interpret telemetry and identify off-nominal conditions in real time.
• Experience with configuration management, nonconformance management, anomaly disposition, and corrective action processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief test status and anomalies to program leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on a satellite, launch vehicle, or defense electronics program.
• Background with spacecraft HIL or Flatsat integration and test.
• Experience with automated test execution using Python, LabVIEW, GSEOS, COSMOS, or equivalent toolsets.
• Familiarity with data bus verification (SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, Ethernet).
• Experience developing or delivering technical training for production or operations personnel.
• Prior Experience with system level flight software verification.

Benefits:

• 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.

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. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.