Blue Origin · 2 days ago
MK1 Electrical Vehicle Test Engineer III – Lunar Permanence
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The MK1 Electrical Vehicle Test Engineer III will support the Lunar Permanence business unit by planning and executing vehicle level testing, ensuring safety and quality in human spaceflight.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan and develop test plans and procedures for vehicle level testing
Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers
Apply direct experience to component or integrated vehicle test planning and execution of vehicle electrical test, or equivalent
Conduct acceptance testing that includes power-on, functional, performance, acceptance, and qualification
Experience with test instrumentation, Data Acquisition, and Control Systems
Work with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the vehicle level and subsystems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the pertinent requirements
Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation
Experience supporting testbeds for spaceflight systems
Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing
Perform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigations
Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
Proactively prepare status updates and communicates both within the organization and with direct customers
Have frequent inter-organizational and customer interactions on difficult technical issues
Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions
Participate in test readiness review, pre and post test briefings, and post test reviews
Manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns
Coordinate test crews, support equipment and vehicle configurations for testing
Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations
Qualification
Required
Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
5+ years of applicable experience
Experience with space vehicle integrated vehicle testing including electrical test, test software or related test experience
Working knowledge of spacecraft avionics, electrical power systems, and vehicle-level electrical integration
Experience reading and writing code in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other languages)
Experience with Flight Computers, Vehicle Commanding, and Command and Data Handling
Understand 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
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and travel to support business needs
Preferred
M.S. degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline
7+ years of relevant experience
Experience with human-rated space vehicle development and verification
Demonstrated experience with RF and communications systems, including antennas, transmitters/receivers, RF cabling, and signal integrity
Experience with participating in NASA technical reviews
Understands/experience with hazardous operations
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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
2026-02-05
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