MK1 Test Specialist II

• Develop, review, and execute environmental test procedures (thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, random vibration, sine vibration, mechanical shock, EMI/EMC) for avionics boxes and RF assemblies
• Configure and operate data acquisition systems, environmental test chambers, and associated instrumentation
• Analyze test data, generate test reports, and disposition anomalies in collaboration with design, test and quality engineering
• Design and procure test fixtures, adapters, and cabling harnesses; coordinate with machine shops and vendors to support test schedules
• Maintain test equipment calibration, facility readiness, and compliance with AS9100 and internal quality management system requirements, 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

• Associate degree in a STEM Technology Program or 3-5 years of experience in aerospace test
• 1-2 years of experience performing environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, shock, or EMI/EMC) on aerospace or defense electronic hardware
• Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or equivalent environmental test standards
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems and instrumentation, * B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Experience testing avionics & RF spacegrade hardware
• Working knowledge of EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461 test methods
• Experience with cleanroom protocols and ESD-sensitive hardware handling for flight-grade electronics
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Windchill, JIRA) and digital work order execution systems
• IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification, or NASA workmanship standards experience

• 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.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists and engineers within the Lunar Core Components Test Team, you will plan, execute, and document environmental qualification and acceptance testing of avionics and RF hardware for the MK1 Lunar Lander Vehicle. You will be responsible for ensuring flight hardware meets rigorous performance requirements through thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and other environmental test campaigns. This role requires hands-on test execution, fixture design coordination, data acquisition, and close collaboration with design engineers to resolve anomalies and deliver hardware on schedule.