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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 New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space. This is an opportunity to join a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers that are dedicated to quality and safety as we ensure the integrity of the avionics onboard New Shepard! As a Test Engineer on our team, you will be an Avionics Testing Domain Expert responsible for planning, coordinating, and carrying out test campaigns in support of qualification and manufacture of reliable avionics' hardware. You’ll have hands on flight hardware, you’ll directly influence the dependability of our delivered vehicles, and you’ll be empowered to proactively shape our team’s operations. We are looking for people to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop, maintain, and approve avionics test plans and procedures with an emphasis on providing your expertise on avionics test and environmental test methodologies and best practices Support Design and Systems Engineers in avionics hardware design and verification plan development Support Hardware and Software Design Engineers to design, build, document, and verify custom Automated Test Equipment Support schedule development and resource coordination Lead test readiness efforts, resolve work stoppages, and delegate supporting tasks Lead and/or directly run test procedures Enforce safety policies during test operations Oversee and/or directly operate, troubleshoot, and control configurations of automated test equipment Troubleshoot test anomalies real-time and identify test article and test equipment non-conformances Lead anomaly investigations, root cause analyses, and development of test recovery plans Consolidate, analyze, present, and archive test data Generate test record summaries and support generation of verification artifacts Responsibly guide avionics hardware through the environmental testing process and ultimately ensure hardware and records meet engineering and quality requirements upon test completion Develop/improve processes and standard procedures with emphasis on optimizing quality and efficiency of the team’s performance Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering, physics, or related field Min. 2 years demonstrated aerospace test experience including: developing test requirements, plans, and procedures; operating and troubleshooting test setups and test articles; participating in environmental testing including Shock/Vibration, Thermal Cycles, Vacuum, and/or EMI/EMC Min. 2 years demonstrated experience designing, operating, testing, and/or troubleshooting typical avionics devices at the LRU or system level (e.g., Command & Control, Input/Output, Network, RF, Power, Navigation, Audio/Video) Practical and analytical understanding of analog and digital electronics Working familiarity with Linux, Python, C/C++, or similar with ability to learn quickly Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills Attention to detail ensuring rigorous test coverage and impeccable test conduct High judgment and critical thinking skills to guide swift problem resolution and progress in spite of setbacks, as well as for navigating new problems with little pre-existing guidance Ability to self-manage effective progress on assignments, escalating promptly when warranted Flexibility and adaptability to changing scope or priorities Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapidly developing projects Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships. Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading and managing complex projects Working familiarity with Validation & Verification approaches and requirement decomposition Experience leading teams as a Test Conductor Experience developing, designing, and/or verifying custom Automated Test Equipment LabVIEW/PXI system operation and code development System level design, integration, test, or operations experience in aerospace or similar high pressure/high stakes field Experience with safety-critical systems development and testing (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.) Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details. 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We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.