EGSE Automation Test Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin is seeking an EGSE Automation Test Engineer to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. In this role you will develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts and regression suites for HIL verification, contribute to the test automation framework, and support transition of automation tools to the production line test team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts and regression suites for HIL verification.

• Create data-driven test sequences per defined test coverage requirements; verify results against pass/fail criteria.

• Debug and triage automation failures; implement fixes and improvements to test script robustness.

• Contribute to test automation framework maintenance and feature development under guidance of senior engineers.

• Support production line test automation deployment; assist with training materials and knowledge transfer.

• Document automation scripts, test coverage, and framework usage for team reference.

• Coordinate with EGSE Software Engineers on software interface requirements and tool updates., 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 Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.

• 3+ years of experience in test automation, software-in-the-loop, or hardware test scripting in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics.

• Proficiency in Python; experience developing automated test scripts that interface with hardware.

• Previous experience with spacecraft or satellite test development, execution, or hardware qualification and acceptance testing.

• Ability to debug test script failures and trace root cause to hardware or software issues.

• Familiarity with data bus protocols or hardware interface standards used in automated test contexts.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document scripts and test coverage clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle test automation in a bench or production environment.

• Background with GSEOS, COSMOS, LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or similar ground test software.

• Experience with LabVIEW or NI TestStand for automated functional test sequence development.

• Familiarity with PyTest, CI/CD pipelines, or automated regression frameworks.

• Experience with MATLAB or C++ in a test or simulation context.

• Hands-on experience conducting tests in a lab setting.

• Background with requirements verification and test traceability.

• 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.