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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 National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.
Blue Origin is seeking a Senior EGSE Engineer to join the Core Systems and Components group. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing, executing, and maintaining test sets for electronic systems and components. You will work closely with our Electrical Design and Embedded Systems teams to ensure hardware meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and mission readiness.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design, develop, and maintain Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) used for testing, integration, and checkout of flight hardware
Collaborate closely with Electrical Design, Embedded Systems, and Test Engineering teams throughout the hardware development lifecycle to define GSE requirements
Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents for GSE systems and racks
Build, integrate, and troubleshoot GSE hardware including power supplies, signal conditioning, breakout boxes, harnesses, and simulators
Develop and maintain software/firmware interfaces for GSE control, monitoring, and automation
Identify, document, and drive resolution of GSE hardware anomalies and failures
Support design reviews, including participation in test readiness reviews (TRRs) and GSE design reviews
Ensure GSE systems comply with program requirements, safety standards, and applicable specifications
Provide on-site support for integration, test, and launch operations as needed
Contribute to continuous improvement of GSE design processes and standardization efforts
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or extensive relevant work experience
8+ years of relevant experience in electrical ground support equipment design, electronics engineering, or test engineering
Experience designing, building, and troubleshooting electrical/electronic ground support equipment, including power distribution, signal conditioning, and interface hardware
Experience developing schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents
Demonstrated experience with verification and validation (V&V) methodologies and requirements traceability
Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or similar
Proficiency with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and data acquisition systems
Proficiency with automation and control software/scripting (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, or similar)
Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design and troubleshooting
Experience with Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action Systems
Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and specifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred Qualifications
Active Top Secret security clearance
Experience supporting COMSEC or communications systems hardware
Familiarity with embedded systems development and integration
Experience with configuration management tools and processes (e.g., Git, SVN, or similar)
Experience developing GSE in accordance with industry standards such as MIL-STD-461, NASA GEVS, DO-160, or…