Test Engineer I - TeraWave

Blue Origin is seeking a Test Engineer I to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. In this entry-level role you will support the execution of verification and functional test activities on the Vehicle Test Bench (VTB), Flatsat, and HIL environment under the guidance of senior engineers. You will build hands-on spacecraft test experience while contributing to the team building the test infrastructure that enables high-rate satellite production.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execute test procedures on the VTB and HIL bench under the supervision of senior test engineers; record results accurately and completely.

• Assist with bench configuration and GSE setup for test campaigns; perform pre-test and post-test equipment checks.

• Document test anomalies clearly and completely; escalate off-nominal observations to senior engineers promptly.

• Support procedure red-line mark-up incorporation and documentation updates following test execution.

• Maintain ESD compliance, bench cleanliness, FOD prevention discipline, and configuration accountability.

• Support test readiness gate preparations: hardware inventories, configuration verification, and test setup checklists.

• Assist in setting up and tearing down test configurations; support hardware installation and removal per work instructions.

• Participate in test briefings, anomaly reviews, and lessons-learned sessions.

• Learn and develop competency in bench operation, GSE use, and data interpretation under mentorship of senior engineers., 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 Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.

• 0-2 years of experience in hardware test, systems integration, laboratory electronics, or a related hands-on technical role; relevant internship or co-op experience accepted.

• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed technical procedures carefully and completely.

• Basic familiarity with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, or similar).

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate data recording.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document observations clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or project experience with spacecraft, satellite, or complex electronic systems test.

• Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop or simulation-based test environments.

• Basic Python or scripting experience; interest in test automation.

• Familiarity with data bus protocols (CAN, SpaceWire, RS-422) from coursework or lab experience.

• Background with ESD-sensitive electronics handling.

• Academic or project experience with embedded systems, avionics, or spacecraft subsystems.

• 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.