Sr. Test Engineer

Overview

Blue Origin is developing reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems. This role is part of Operations, supporting Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance across all facilities. It is located within the Tera Wave business unit, a newly announced satellite communications network providing enterprise‑grade connectivity via 5,408 satellites.

Electrical Test Lead to lead high‑rate production of satellite vehicles on the Terawave program. Own and execute electrical test strategy, lead technicians and test engineers, drive throughput while maintaining quality, and interface between test, design, manufacturing, and mission assurance.

• Lead day‑to‑day electrical test operations across production vehicles, including harness continuity, subsystem functional testing, integrated vehicle verification, and pre‑ship acceptance testing.
• Own and maintain test procedures, test equipment calibration plans, and test scripts for all production test phases.
• Drive test flow improvements to reduce cycle time and support rate increases while maintaining coverage.
• Manage a team of test technicians and test engineers; provide mentorship, assign work, and maintain readiness.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Mission Assurance to disposition test anomalies, nonconformances, and open items.
• Maintain real‑time test status visibility and report production metrics including first‑pass yield, defect escapes, and throughput.
• Identify and implement test automation opportunities to reduce manual test burden at rate.
• Own the electrical GSE suite—coordinate maintenance, calibration, and configuration control.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action for test failures and escaped defects.
• Interface with design engineering to ensure test coverage of critical parameters and provide feedback for design‑for‑test improvements.
• Participate in design reviews representing the test organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ESD controls, torque verification, workmanship standards).

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical test, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Experience leading electrical test in a high‑rate, high‑complexity production environment (aerospace, automotive, defense electronics, industrial systems, or similar).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents.
• Hands‑on experience with standard electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, data acquisition systems).
• Demonstrated ability to manage test schedules, prioritize competing demands, and drive decisions in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Experience with nonconformance management, anomaly disposition, and corrective action processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief anomalies and status to program leadership.

• Experience on programs with production rates of 6+ vehicles or units per year.
• Background in spacecraft, launch vehicle, EV/automotive electronics, medical devices, or defense systems.
• Experience developing or executing automated test systems (Python, LabVIEW, CANoe, or similar).
• Familiarity with harness/wiring test methods (continuity, isolation, dielectric withstand).
• Background in RF testing, power system testing, or embedded electronics verification.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and production quality metrics.
• Experience supporting customer witness tests or acceptance test reviews.
• ESD handling and workmanship standards experience (IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 or equivalent).

Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $ – $. Other site ranges may differ.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% company match, and Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
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