Test Engineer III - Blue Ring

Company : Blue Origin
Location : Huntsville, AL, 35801
Posted Date : 13 October 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Industrial Engineering
Occupation : Test Engineer
Job Details
Spacecraft Electrical Systems Engineer
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!
The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.
As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will own significant scopes of electrical integration and test efforts for various space vehicles. This includes validating the integration of electrical subsystems into a spacecraft, collaborating on the development of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and participating in launch operations. In a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will architect the functional test program, develop test plans, author test procedures, collaborate on spacecraft script development, and coordinate across product teams to ensure the successful test campaigns of integrated spacecraft. You will lead elements of electrical test execution during vehicle integration, all the way through final testing in preparation for launch.
You will contribute to optimally completing major test campaigns, including planning, writing test plans and procedures, developing test equipment, and compiling test reports.
We are looking for someone 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!
Special Considerations:
- Travel up to 25% required
Responsibilities:
- Plan, architect, and coordinate the resources vital to execute the testing of spacecraft electrical systems.
- Test spacecraft flight hardware and integrated spacecraft.
- Conduct test design reviews, integration readiness reviews, and test readiness reviews for your events.
- Coordinate with design engineer subject matter experts across each affected system under test to integrate the identified system verification requirements into the detailed test plan for the development risk reduction and/or verification run for record event as appropriate.
- Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record conducting tests on aerospace flight hardware for NASA, Commercial Space, or Department of Defense (DoD) Missile Systems
- B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical subject area.
- Experience working with flight hardware in a production facility, or laboratory.
- Experience developing test infrastructure drawings, configuring test articles, and conducting testing of spacecraft articles with an emphasis on electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, engineering industry standards, and technical requirements.
- Ability to perform data analysis and reduction and present technical information in a clear and compelling visual format.
- Strong safety demeanor and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations.
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships.
Desired:
- Experience with Spacecraft/Missile launch preparation testing and/or launch console operation
- Experience with analytical and scripting tools: MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, or C++.
- Experience developing and maintaining test scripts.
- Experience developing test programs for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) labs or Software Integration Labs (SIL).
- Experience conducting thermal, vibration, shock, and/or vacuum testing on flight hardware in accordance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540.
- Ability to obtain or already has a TS/SCI security clearance.
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.
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. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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