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# Testbed Development Engineer - Lunar Permanence

- **Company:** Blue Origin
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $121,023.0 - $169,432.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Zuken, Simulink, Systems Integration, Integration Tests, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/testbed-development-engineer-lunar-permanence-dc--3b56efd5-56f5-4fff-b52e-b39d754c1203

## About the Role

Test Plan/Schedule, Problem Solving Skills, Cargo/Freight, Green Construction, Avionics, Testing, Test Plan/Schedule, Hardware Development, Hardware Quality Assurance, Purchasing/Procurement, * B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline

 * 5+ years of relevant experience
 * Experience integrating and testing vehicle test beds or vehicle electrical systems
 * Experience developing special electronic test equipment and troubleshooting equipment
 * Experience with Zuken or other electrical design software.
 * Experience designing test harnessing.
 * Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab test and troubleshooting equipment
 * Preference for and ability to thrive as a member of a small, tightly integrated team
 * Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired:

 * M.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline
 * 8+ years of relevant experience
 * Experience with development and execution of a large-scale verification of avionics on autonomous spaceflight systems
 * Experience supporting testbeds for spaceflight systems
 * Experience with programming in C++ and/or Python, Simulink experience

## Description

* Actively participate in the requirements, design, architecture, procurement, build, integration, and checkout of the Vehicle Test Bed (VTB).
 * Support the integration of flight avionics hardware, ground support equipment, operator consoles and analysis tooling necessary to verify the requirements and performance of avionics units under test within the VTB.
 * Select and procure electrical equipment to emulate flight hardware.
 * Create harness drawings and lead harness procurement activities.
 * Design rack hardware to support articles under test.
 * Integrate electrical and mechanical hardware with flight and ground software to create a fully functional integrated test bed.
 * Support the design and development of Special Test Equipment (STE) and integrate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to simulate and stimulate Articles Under Test (AUTs) or capture AUT output and interface performance.
 * Collaborate with software engineers to integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions with real-time vehicle simulations., 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