Manufacturing Engineer III - Electrical Test Automation

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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!

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs.

Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

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: CO applicants is $102,721.00 - $143,809.05
• Other site ranges may differ
• Culture Statement

Additional information

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, 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.