Sr. Core Test Specialist

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

• Develop, review, and execute environmental test procedures (thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, random vibration, sine vibration, mechanical shock, EMI/EMC) for avionics boxes and RF assemblies
• Configure and operate data acquisition systems, environmental test chambers, and associated instrumentation
• Analyze test data, generate test reports, and disposition anomalies in collaboration with design, test and quality engineering
• Design and procure test fixtures, adapters, and cabling harnesses; coordinate with machine shops and vendors to support test schedules
• Maintain test equipment calibration, facility readiness, and compliance with AS9100 and internal quality management system requirements

Requirements

• Associate degree in a STEM Technology Program or 10+ years of experience in aerospace test
• 5+ years of experience performing environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, shock, or EMI/EMC) on aerospace or defense electronic hardware
• Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or equivalent environmental test standards
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems and instrumentation

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Experience testing RF components such as antennas, radios
• Working knowledge of EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461 test methods
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and ESD-sensitive hardware handling for flight-grade electronics
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Windchill, JIRA)
• IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification, or NASA workmanship standards experience

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
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Pay

Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $124,476.00 - $174,265.35

Schedule

Shifts available: 8AM-5PM