Test Engineer IV

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Test Lead to support high-rate production operations. In this role you will own the production electrical test strategy, execution, and continuous improvement for a production line delivering multiple vehicles per year. You will lead a team of technicians and test engineers, drive test throughput while maintaining quality, and serve as the primary interface between test and design, manufacturing, and mission assurance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 without compromising test coverage.

• Manage a team of test technicians and test engineers; provide mentorship, assign work, and maintain team 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 test throughput.

• Identify and implement test automation opportunities to reduce manual test burden at rate.

• Own the electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) suite - coordinate maintenance, calibration, and configuration control.

• Support root cause analysis and corrective action for test failures and escaped defects.

• Interface with the design engineering team 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)., At Blue Origin, we’re not just building the future of space exploration-we’re revolutionizing aerospace. As a Test Lead, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the integration, quality, and test readiness of our production operations. Join our team and be part of building the future of aerospace, where your expertise will directly contribute to our mission., 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, 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

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 - any domain where test escapes have significant downstream consequences.

• 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).

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.