Senior Test Engineer - Automation & Software

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

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment (programming/automation focus)

• Design and develop comprehensive automated test frameworks using Python, LabVIEW, and other programming languages for motion control hardware validation including actuators, gearboxes, motors, and motion control assemblies
• Create modular, maintainable test software architecture suitable for manufacturing and production environments
• Implement data collection, analysis, and reporting systems with real-time monitoring capabilities and user-friendly dashboards
• Develop test sequences for complex motion control components including life testing, performance characterization, and environmental qualification
• Build automated control systems for test equipment integration, process orchestration, and hardware/software interfaces

• Define, architect, and implement scalable test systems with comprehensive documentation and traceability for motion control products
• Integrate hardware/software test solutions including instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and control systems for mechanical and electromechanical testing
• Develop calibration and validation routines for test equipment with electrical and digital test interfaces
• Design test data management systems ensuring accurate record of measurement data for component and system-level testing
• Implement version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment for test software supporting high-volume production

• Partner with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to define testability requirements and automation opportunities for motion control products
• Lead technical reviews of automated test solutions and provide programming mentorship to team members
• Present test results, metrics, and improvement recommendations to stakeholders across the Motion Control business unit
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing test systems for improved reliability, performance, and safety in support of production and R&D
• Support development and release of engineering artifacts across the development cycle

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Software, Computer Science, or related field)
• 6+ years of experience in test engineering with a focus on automation and programming
• Advanced proficiency in Python including object-oriented programming, test frameworks, and data analysis libraries
• Expert‑level LabVIEW programming with experience in state machines, queues, and hardware integration
• Experience with automated control and measurement systems (PLC, SCADA, or similar)
• Proven experience testing aerospace, spaceflight, or precision mechanical hardware in automated manufacturing environments
• Experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, vacuum, or similar) of aerospace or spaceflight hardware
• Experience with hardware/test equipment integration via APIs, drivers, and communication protocols (VISA, GPIB, Ethernet, RS‑232)
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and software development best practices

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience with additional programming languages (C++, C#, MATLAB, or similar)
• National Instruments hardware ecosystem expertise (Compact
  
  RIO, PXI, DAQ systems)
• Knowledge of database integration (SQL, Influx
  
  DB) and automated data management systems
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud‑based test automation platforms
• Experience with automated image processing and computer vision for test validation
• Experience with…