Manufacturing Engineer III – Electrical Test Automation

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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! 

About the Team

This role is part of the Motion Control Business Unit at Honeybee Robotics, which designs, manufactures, and tests high-performance, reliable motion control components and integrated solutions that power the most demanding commercial, defense, and space exploration missions. From actuators and gearboxes to motors, motor controllers, and precision motion control systems, our products operate in the harshest environments, enabling critical missions from Earth to deep space. Our Manufacturing Engineering Department ensures every component and system meets the rigorous standards required for mission success.

About the Role

You will lead the transition of heritage manual PCBA electrical test processes to automated, repeatable, data-driven test solutions. Today, many of our in-process and acceptance checks, including safe-to-mate resistance measurements, voltage measurements at PCBA test points, and oscilloscope captures, are performed manually by technicians. You will design, build, validate, and deploy automated test systems and ground support equipment (GSE) that improve throughput, repeatability, data integrity, and traceability while maintaining the rigor required for flight hardware.

This role combines test system design, software development, fixture and GSE development, procedure authoring, and technician training, with hands-on support of test operations and test-related troubleshooting.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Shift: Monday–Friday (5/8 schedule)
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

General Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

Test Automation

• Evaluate heritage manual test procedures and develop plans to automate them, prioritizing by risk, volume, and return on effort
• Design and implement automated test fixtures and GSE (e.g., bed-of-nails or pogo-pin fixtures, switching/multiplexing hardware, programmable instrumentation) to perform:
  • Safe-to-mate resistance and continuity measurements
  • Voltage measurements at PCBA test points
  • Automated oscilloscope setup, triggering, waveform capture, and measurement
• Develop test software and scripts (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent) to control instruments, apply pass/fail limits, and automatically generate test reports and records
• Integrate automated test data into production records and traceability systems to eliminate manual transcription errors
• Verify and validate automated test systems against the manual methods they replace, including measurement uncertainty, gauge R&R, instrument calibration, and fixture correlation
• Implement safeguards to protect flight hardware, including current limiting, interlocks, ESD control, and probe-contact repeatability
• Maintain test software under version control and configuration management
• Write test procedures, work instructions, operating procedures, and training materials, and train technicians on automated test stations

Test Operations and Data Analysis

• Support technicians in a fast-paced production environment to keep test stations running and resolve test issues promptly
• Troubleshoot test failures and distinguish hardware defects from fixture, software, or instrumentation faults
• Support disposition of non-conforming (NC) hardware by providing test data and diagnostic support
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and root cause corrective actions (RC/CA), using automated test data to identify trends and prevent recurrence
• Build dashboards and reports (e.g., SPC, yield, and trend analysis) to monitor test performance

Design and Program Collaboration

• Partner with design engineering early in development to improve Design for Test (DFT), including test point accessibility, fixture-friendly layouts, and testable architectures
• Collaborate with design engineering to implement Engineering Change Requests (CRs) that improve testability and reduce non-conformances
• Support design and operational gated reviews by contributing required technical artifacts and readiness assessments

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience with complex electrical aerospace or space hardware
• Demonstrated experience developing automated electrical test solutions for PCBAs or electronic assemblies, including instrument control and data acquisition
• Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, network analyzers, switching systems) and programmatic control of that equipment (e.g., SCPI, VISA, GPIB, LAN/USB)
• Proficiency in at least one test automation language or environment (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, C#, or similar)
• Strong understanding of PCBA electrical measurements, including low-resistance and safe-to-mate measurements, test point voltage verification, and waveform analysis
• Experience troubleshooting electrical hardware failures using test data and instrumentation
• Experience with measurement system validation, such as calibration, uncertainty analysis, and gauge R&R
• Familiarity with relevant standards and practices, such as DO-254 and ESD control (ANSI/ESD S20.20)
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Creo Pro/E preferred) for fixture and GSE design
• Experience applying Design for Test (DFT) and DFMA principles
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail and ownership of work
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and adapt to new challenges
• 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

Desired Qualifications

• Experience converting legacy manual test procedures to automated test stations in a regulated or high-reliability environment
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) platforms such as PXI, LXI, or modular DAQ systems, and with relay/multiplexer switching matrices
• Experience designing test fixtures, including bed-of-nails, pogo-pin, or flying-probe approaches
• Experience with automated oscilloscope measurement and waveform analysis, including limit testing and report generation
• Experience with test data management, databases, and dashboards (e.g., SPC, trend analysis, automated reporting)
• Experience with software validation practices for test software used on flight hardware
• Experience troubleshooting high-reliability, safety-critical electronics
• Experience with motor controller or motion control electronics testing

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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, 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.
• 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.

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.

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Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.