Mechanisms Test Engineer III - Motion Control, Honeybee Robotics

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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!

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope.

We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

This role is part of the Motion Control Business Unit, Honeybee Robotics which designs, manufactures, and tests high-performance, reliable motion control components and integrated solutions that power the most demanding aerospace and space exploration missions. From actuators and gearboxes to motors and precision motion control systems, our products operate in the harshest environments, enabling critical missions from Earth to deep space.

Our Test Department plays a critical role in ensuring every component and system meets the rigorous standards required for mission success.

As part of a hardworking team of technicians and engineers in our Test Department, you will apply standard engineering knowledge and methods to design, plan, model, execute, and interpret tests for aerospace systems and components. With a focus on electromechanical mechanisms and multi-axis gimbals, you will develop and implement comprehensive test campaigns and associated ground support equipment (GSE). This role is a combination of test and operations development, planning and documentation, hands‑on running tests and troubleshooting/data analysis.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive test programs for space mechanisms, including multi-axis gimbals, Solar Array Drive Assemblies (SADAs), actuators, and dampers
• Author, review, and maintain test plans, test procedures, and test reports in compliance with applicable standards and program requirements
• Design, set up, and operate test fixtures, ground support equipment (GSE), and data acquisition systems to support electromechanical system testing
• Conduct functional, performance, life, and environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, shock, EMI/EMC) on flight and qualification hardware
• Collect, reduce, and analyze test data; identify anomalies, root causes, and corrective actions; and communicate findings clearly to engineering and project teams
• Collaborate closely with design, systems, and quality engineers to ensure test requirements are properly derived, allocated, and verified
• Support test readiness reviews (TRRs), test anomaly investigations, and failure review boards (FRBs)
• Maintain accurate test logs, configuration records, and traceability documentation in accordance with quality management system requirements
• Operate and maintain test laboratory equipment, including motor controllers, torque sensors, encoders, load cells, and multi-channel data acquisition systems
• Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, repeatability, and automation; contribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure and processes
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and external test facilities as required to support program milestones

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a closely related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in hardware testing, with demonstrated expertise in testing…