Avionics Test Engineer II - New Glenn

About the role

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test electronic systems or devices
• Lead sophisticated projects combining hardware, firmware, and software
• Develop real-time embedded systems with a focus on modular and extensible architectures
• Work with Python and other programming languages
• Use Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
• Use tools like git, Jenkins, JIRA
• Follow safety-critical systems development standards (DO-160, MIL-STD-461, SMC-S-016)
• Contribute to the development and testing of avionics for the New Glenn launch vehicle

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and/or testing electronic systems or devices
• Sound knowledge of electronics, electrical circuit fundamentals
• Familiar with programming test equipment for operational usage
• Cognizant of EMI/EMC standards, IEC & automotive standards or equivalent
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Flexibility to support weekend shifts or non-standard hours may be required based on program needs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of coordinated test and operations experience (aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, racing teams)
• Experience leading sophisticated projects combining hardware, firmware, and software
• Experience being responsible for the development and testing of real-time embedded systems with a focus on modular and extensible architectures
• Familiarity with Python
• Familiarity with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
• Familiarity with git, Jenkins, JIRA
• Experience developing hardware to IPC J-STD-0001xS, IPC/WHMA-A-620x-S, and/or NASA-STD-8739.x standards
• Experience with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and SMC-S-016 (or equivalent testing standards)
• Experience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)

Skills

• Technical expertise in electronics and programming
• Leadership and project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for regular employees
• Paid time off
• Company bonuses based on individual contributions and company results

Pay

Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate program needs