Avionics Test Engineer II

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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 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. Youll have hands on flight hardware youll directly influence the dependability of our delivered vehicles and youll be empowered to proactively shape our teams 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 teams 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.)

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Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues 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

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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.

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