Avionics Test Equipment Design Engineer III

Application Close Date

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.

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, focusing on the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines powers the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

This position resides within the Avionics & Control Products (ACP) organization, part of the Engine Business Unit. As part of the ACP Test Equipment and Manufacturing Automation team, you will design and deliver avionics ground and test systems supporting engineering development and production.

• Define requirements, architectures, and interfaces for avionics ground and test equipment
• Conduct make/buy trades for components of avionics ground and test systems
• Design avionics ground test equipment composed of COTS and custom‑designed components
• Support integration and test of avionics hardware, software, instrumentation, and harnessing as a representative of the test equipment hardware team
• Identify anomalous behavior, rapidly determine root cause, and implement corrective action independently or in close collaboration with stakeholders
• Validate and verify that avionics ground and test systems meet customer expectations and requirements
• Triage remotely networked systems

• Passion for our mission:
  Millions of people living and working in space!
• Minimum of a B.S. degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or similar.
• 5+ years performing electrical design, systems engineering, electronics integration, system validation and verification, networking, scripting, or test equipment design.
• Experience working with data communication protocols.
• Experience designing signal conditioning and analog‑to‑digital solutions for hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability building trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and strengthen our culture.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and digital skills.
• Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness and success from previous assignments with interdisciplinary and multi‑functional teams.
• Passion for hands‑on problem solving and avionics integration.

• Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle (Development‑Sustainment).
• Experience in technical execution for complex electronics systems.

CA applicants: $ - $
CO applicants: $ - $
WA applicants: $ - $

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

Applicants 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.

• Required for all positions:
  Blue’s Standard Background Check.

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Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We provide all qualified applicants with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.