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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # MK1 Avionics Hardware Test Spacecraft Engineer III - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $121,023.0 - $169,432.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Biometrics, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Packet Analyzer, Regression Testing, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Information Technology - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88801501/1 ## About the Role * B.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, computer science, or related technical degree * 4+ years of experience in hardware/software integration and verification of complex avionics or embedded systems * Demonstrated experience authoring test plans, test procedures, and verification reports- Deep understanding of avionics architectures, including flight computers, I/O, power distribution, data buses, and system-level HW/SW interaction * Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, harness drawings, and interface control documents * Proficiency with standard electronic lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, data acquisition systems, protocol analyzers, power supplies, etc.) * Strong problem investigation and anomaly resolution skills in an integrated lab environment, including isolating faults across hardware, firmware, and software * Solid understanding of configuration management principles * Ability to earn trust and maintain positive 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, * M.S. degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, systems engineering, or related technical degree- Experience with HIL and/or SIL test environments * Experience with flight software or firmware integration and regression testing * Experience with time synchronization and timing-critical systems- Experience designing or operating electrical ground support equipment * Experience as a scope owner or test lead on a development spaceflight program * Experience measuring end-to-end latency and network performance (packet capture, IEEE 1588/PTP time synchronization) ## Description * Own system-level avionics hardware/software integration scope: define test objectives, test plans and performance criteria, * Author VTB test plans and test procedures, and lead their execution from test readiness through data review, test reports, and closeout- * Lead MK1 vehicle sensor integration testing: verify sensor electrical, data, and command interfaces from power-on and channelization through end-to-end data flow into SIL and VTB/HIL * Plan and execute vehicle timing tests, including time synchronization across flight computers and remote units, using simulated time sources and manually spoofed time inputs to verify synchronization, offset detection and correction, and fault response * Measure and demonstrate end-to-end sense-to-act latency, from sensor input through flight computer processing to actuator command, in HIL and the VTB, and verify results against latency budgets * Characterize network utilization, throughput, delay, and jitter across vehicle data networks under nominal and maximum expected load in HIL/VTB * Support development and continuous improvement of the VTB/HIL test infrastructure, including emulators, fault injection, timing and network test tools, and electrical ground support equipment, 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, Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here and here.