MK1 Electrical Test Engineering Lead – Lunar Permanence

About the role

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. The goal is to build sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical integration and test activities for spacecraft, launch vehicle, and avionics systems
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and test readiness documentation
• Operate test consoles, direct technician work, and coordinate with internal customers
• Cross functionally coordinate with avionics, software, GNC, systems engineering, and operations
• Support vehicle level and subsystem level environmental and functional testing including Power system validation, functional testing, Performance testing, RF testing, end to end integrated vehicle testing
• Drive test campaign planning, scheduling, and daily execution activities
• Mentor and guide junior test engineers
• Support test reviews including TRR and post test data reviews
• Interface with design engineering teams to define instrumentation, data acquisition, and test success criteria
• Track risks, issues, and action items to closure
• Coordinate test crews, support equipment, and vehicle configurations for testing
• Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• 8+ years of applicable experience
• Experience leading complex aerospace test campaigns
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, sensors, and data systems
• Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans
• Strong understanding of system verification and validation processes
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in operational test environments
• Understanding of the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Able to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with RF systems, telemetry, command and data handling systems
• Experience with scripting or automation tools such as C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, NI test stands or other languages
• Prior experience leading integrated vehicle testing or launch campaign operations

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.