EGSE Automation Test Engineer - TeraWave

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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!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with Tera Wave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

Blue Origin is seeking an EGSE Automation Test Engineer to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. In this role you will develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts and regression suites for HIL verification, contribute to the test automation framework, and support transition of automation tools to the production line test team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts and regression suites for HIL verification.

Create data-driven test sequences per defined test coverage requirements; verify results against pass/fail criteria.

Debug and triage automation failures; implement fixes and improvements to test script robustness.

Contribute to test automation framework maintenance and feature development under guidance of senior engineers.

Support production line test automation deployment; assist with training materials and knowledge transfer.

Document automation scripts, test coverage, and framework usage for team reference.

Coordinate with EGSE Software Engineers on software interface requirements and tool updates.

Capture and track automation-related anomalies; support disposition and root cause analysis.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
3+ years of experience in test automation, software-in-the-loop, or hardware test scripting in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics.

Proficiency in Python; experience developing automated test scripts that interface with hardware.

Previous experience with spacecraft or satellite test development, execution, or hardware qualification and acceptance testing.

Ability to debug test script failures and trace root cause to hardware or software issues.

Familiarity with data bus protocols or hardware interface standards used in automated test contexts.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document scripts and test coverage clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle test automation in a bench or production environment.

Background with GSEOS, COSMOS, LabVIEW, NI Test Stand, or similar ground test software.

Experience with LabVIEW or NI Test Stand for automated functional test sequence development.

Familiarity with PyTest, CI/CD pipelines, or automated regression frameworks.

Experience with MATLAB or C++ in a test or simulation context.

Hands-on experience conducting tests in a lab setting.

Background with requirements verification and test traceability.

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $ - $WA applicants is $ - $Other site ranges may differ

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