RF / Comms Test Engineer III - Lunar Core Components
Blue Origin LLC
Seattle, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Audiovisual, Avionics, Best Practices, CDL Driver's License, Campaigns, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Design Verification, Disability Accommodations, Electricity, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electronics Assembly, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Git, Green Construction, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hazardous Materials/Substances, IPC Standards, Input/Output, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Legal, Linux Operating System, Material Moving, Mechanical Assembly, Medical Records, Military, Onboarding, Operating Systems, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Lifecycle, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Radio Frequency, Regulations, Road Tests, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Systems, Schedule Development, Software Design, Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Technical Analysis, Technical Strategy, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Data, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Testing, Unix Operating Systems, Verification Plans, Windchill PLM Software, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 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.
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, you will be responsible for test campaigns in support of development, acceptance and qualification of flight avionics / communication hardware. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of developing safe and robust avionics / communication hardware within the Core Components division within Lunar Permanence.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Special Mentions:
Relocation provided
Travel could be expected up to 25% of the time
Interviews will include a technical assessment
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop, maintain, and approve avionics test plans and procedures with an emphasis on providing your expertise on avionics / RF communications test and environmental test methodologies and best practices
Support Design and Systems Engineers in avionics hardware design and verification plan development
Work with Hardware and Software Design Engineers to design, build, and verify custom Automated Test Equipment
Support schedule development and resource coordination
Lead test readiness efforts, resolve work stoppages, and delegate supporting tasks
Lead and/or directly run test procedures
Enforce safety policies during test operations
Troubleshoot test anomalies real-time and identify test article and test equipment non-conformances
Lead anomaly investigations, root cause analyses, and development of recovery plan
Consolidate, analyze, present, and archive test data
Generate test record summaries and support generation of verification artifacts
Responsibly guide avionics / RF communication hardware through the environmental testing process and ultimately ensure hardware and records meet engineering and quality requirements upon test completion
Develop/improve processes and standard procedures with emphasis on optimizing quality and efficiency of the team's performance
Train Test Specialists and other Test Engineers
Provide support to strategic initiatives, technology maturation, and capturing best practices at the business/functional level
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering, physics, or related field
Minimum 4 years demonstrated aerospace test experience including: developing test requirements, plans, procedures, reports, and associated test equipment/test setups; operating and troubleshooting test setups and test articles; participating in environmental testing including Shock/Vibration, Thermal Cycles, Vacuum, and/or EMI/EMC
Minimum 3 years demonstrated hardware test experience of typical avionics / RF communication devices at the LRU or system level (e.g., Command & Control, Input/Output, Network, RF, Power, Navigation, Audio/Video, etc.)
Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab tests and troubleshooting equipment.
Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle.
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work with multi-functional teams such as mechanical, systems, and operations to partner for the best test implementation solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience developing, designing, and/or verifying custom Automated Test Equipment
Experience working with Python
Familiarity with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
Familiarity with git, JIRA, Windchill
Experience developing hardware to IPC J-STD-0001xS, IPC/WHMA-A-620x-S, and/or NASA-STD-8739.n standards
Experience with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and SMC-S-016 (or equivalent testing standards)
Experience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don'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.
Export Control Regulations
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 (CDL drivers only), 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
Benefits
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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of 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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
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