Integrated Avionics Test & Operations Engineer II - New Glenn

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

In this role, you will support integrated Test Leads by carrying out test development engineering activities by Blue Origin standards and practices. You will work with design and systems engineers to plan tests of vehicle subsystems, ensuring tests are designed to verify pertinent requirements. You will lead Critical Test Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews and develop test methods to efficiently complete integrated system testing. You will support development testing to reduce program risk by developing procedures and software automation for test and launch operations, and by developing, managing, and maintaining test GSE.

Responsibilities

• Write test procedures and manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns.
• Act as lead test engineer with overall responsibility for the test, the crew, and the procedure.
• Coordinate test crews, support equipment, and vehicle configurations for testing.
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations and solve issues that arise during testing.
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent in professional experience.
• 2-5+ years of current technical hands-on experience in:
  • Developing, writing, and updating test procedures.
  • Strong technical writing and interpersonal skills.
  • Hands-on experience with hazardous testing with a strong safety record.
  • A proven track record of working successfully in multiple fields.
  • Experience leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer.
• 2-5+ years of current technical hands-on experience designing, testing, or operating in at least one of the following fields:
  • Avionics, Navigation, or control systems.
  • Power Storage and Distribution Systems.
  • Electrical Harnessing.
  • Electrical Instrumentation.
  • Communications systems.
  • Electrical Ground Support Equipment.
• Experience in system engineering practices (formal or informal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or similar.
• Experience testing or operating electrical test systems and standard electrical test equipment.
• Experience solving electrical issues deriving root causes for non-nominal test issues.
• Experience testing or operating avionics/control systems.
• Familiarity with typical aerospace vehicle electrical systems and topologies and verification/validation approaches.

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%.
• 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 additional benefits and bonuses.

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Blue’s Standard Background Check (required for all positions).
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires access to a military installation.
• Additional requirements for drivers operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (e.g., Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements if applicable, hazardous materials transportation/shipping training).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical (required for certain job profiles).