Sr. Test Engineer | TeraWave
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.This position is part of Blue Origin’sTeraWavebusiness unit, a newly announced satellite ″communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6Tbpsanywhere on Earth. ″TeraWaveconsists of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth ″orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations.
Blue Origin isseeking an experienced Electrical TestLeadto support high-rate production of satellite vehicles on theTerawaveprogram. In this role you will own theproductionelectrical test strategy, execution, and continuous improvement for a production line delivering multiple spacecraft per year. You will lead a team of technicians and test engineers, drive test throughput while maintaining quality, and serve as the primary interface between test and design, manufacturing, and mission assurance.
Lead day-to-day electrical test operations across production vehicles, including harness continuity, subsystem functional testing, integrated vehicle verification, and pre-ship acceptance testing.
Own and maintain test procedures, test equipment calibration plans, and test scripts for all production test phases.
Drive test flow improvements to reduce cycle time and support rate increases without compromising test coverage.
Manage a team of test technicians and test engineers; provide mentorship, assign work, and maintain team readiness.
Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Mission Assurance to disposition test anomalies, nonconformances, and open items.
Maintain real-time test status visibility and report production metrics including first-pass yield, defect escapes, and test throughput.
Identify and implement test automation opportunities to reduce manual test burden at rate.
Own the electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE)suite —coordinate maintenance, calibration, and configuration control.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action for test failures and escaped defects.
Interface with the design engineering team to ensure test coverage of critical parameters and provide feedback for design-for-test improvements.
Participate in design reviews representing the test organization.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ESD controls, torque verification, workmanship standards).
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
7+ years of experience in electricaltest, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Experience leading electricaltestin a high-rate, high-complexity production environment — aerospace, automotive, defense electronics, industrial systems, or similar.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents.
Hands-on experience with standard electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, data acquisition systems).
Demonstrated ability to manage test schedules, prioritize competing demands, and drive decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
Experience with nonconformance management, anomaly disposition, and corrective action processes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief anomalies and status to program leadership.
Experienceonprograms with production rates of 6+ vehicles or units per year.
Background in spacecraft, launch vehicle, EV/automotive electronics, medical devices, or defense systems — any domain where test escapes have significant downstream consequences.
Experience developing or executing automated test systems (Python, LabVIEW,CANoe, or similar).
Familiarity with harness/wiring test methods (continuity, isolation, dielectric withstand).
Background in RF testing, power system testing, or embedded electronics verification.
Familiarity with quality management systems (AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and production quality metrics.
Experience supporting customer witness tests or acceptance test reviews.
ESD handling and workmanship standards experience (IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent).
At Blue Origin, we’re not just building the future of spaceexploration—we’re revolutionizing global ″connectivity through ourTeraWavesatellite network. As a Test Operations Lead, you’ll play a crucial role ″in ensuring the integration, quality, and test readiness of our constellation of 5,408 satellites designed to ″deliver unmatched speeds up to 6Tbpswith symmetrical upload and download capabilities. Join us in our mission ″to provide enterprise-grade connectivity to locations unreachable by traditional methods, enabling critical ″operations for enterprise, data center, and government customers worldwide.
Join our team and be part of building a space-based network designed for tomorrow, where your expertise will directly contribute to creating a system that provides connectivity anywhere on Earth.
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Description
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 7+ years of experience in electrical test, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Experience leading electrical test in a high-rate, high-complexity production environment — aerospace, automotive, defense electronics, industrial systems, or similar.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents.
- Hands-on experience with standard electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, data acquisition systems).
- Demonstrated ability to manage test schedules, prioritize competing demands, and drive decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
- Experience with nonconformance management, anomaly disposition, and corrective action processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief anomalies and status to program leadership.
- How much does the Sr. Test Engineer | TeraWave at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $145K–$203K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Sr. Test Engineer | TeraWave role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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