Avionics Engineer, Subsystem Test - Lunar Permanence

Application Close Date

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

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. It is a mid‑career engineer position within the vehicle Avionics team for a lunar spacecraft. The role supports hands‑on work with hardware in development and flight labs, with a primary focus on integration and test of the hardware on the flight vehicle builds in Florida.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

• Lead subsystem‑level test activities related to vehicle avionics systems, including electrical power, compute and network, and RF communications subsystems.
• Develop and manage requirements for avionics subsystems, including traceability and verification planning using industry‑standard tools and processes.
• Plan and execute development, verification, and validation work in laboratory and production environments.
• Integrate avionics interfaces with other vehicle subsystems such as GNC, power, propulsion, and mechanical systems.
• Support long‑lead hardware identification and procurement planning to meet launch targets, including procurement of test equipment for subsystem verification.
• Apply engineering and business judgment to ensure efficient and effective product design, manufacturing, procurement, testing, qualification, and delivery.

• Minimum BS Degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in relevant areas of engineering operations.
• Experience with subsystem test in the lab and vehicle build environments, including hardware/software integration.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing/Design for Test core principles.
• Avionics hardware component assembly and test experience.
• Avionics hardware and software integration experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in the relevant disciplines.
• 8+ years of industry technical experience involving system formulation, research and development, and/or operations applied to spacecraft systems and environments.
• Experience with human‑rated spacecraft systems and safety‑critical design processes for crewed missions.
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Requirements management experience including familiarity with requirements management tools and aerospace standards.
• Scripting, programming, and analysis skills (TCL, Python, Linux shell, Windows batch scripting, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, HSPICE, HFSS or similar).
• Spacecraft avionics hardware environmental test experience including radiation, vibration, and thermal testing.
• Experience coordinating cross‑organizational efforts with multiple engineering teams and external organizations.
• Ability to execute in a dynamic, fast‑paced, driven work environment.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% company match, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours per week).
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Eligibility for role‑specific bonuses and benefits at the company’s discretion.

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