Quality Engineer III, Test Environment

Application close date:

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 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.

About Blue Origin

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight.

Role Overview

Blue National Security is seeking a Quality Engineer to support hardware and software test and verification operations. You will make sure that test and build activities on safety-critical avionics and space systems comply with requirements, specifications, and customer security standards. You will review work orders, configuration records, and processes, and you will develop quality inspection plans (QIPs). You will work in labs and on the production floor, alongside test, systems, electrical, and software teams.

Special Mentions

• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Location: Seattle, WA
• Travel: up to 15%

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, test procedures, and configuration records for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance before and after execution.
• Develop, implement, and maintain QIPs, including inspection points, acceptance criteria, and records.
• Provide quality oversight and witness or verify test events in HIL/SIL labs, the Vehicle Test Bed, and on the production floor.
• Verify that as-built and as-tested configurations match approved baselines. Document, disposition, and track deviations.
• Review and audit processes for compliance with company, customer, and program requirements. Identify gaps and drive corrective action to the root cause.
• Support non-conformance, discrepancy, and anomaly investigations, including MRB and corrective action activities.
• Verify test equipment, tooling, and calibration status, and the integrity of test data and records.
• Review test data and results to support verification closure, compliance reviews, and customer or government audits.
• Work with test, electrical, systems, GNC, software, and security teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Keep safety front and center on all hazardous and critical operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to maintain it
• U.S. citizenship (required for TS/SCI)
• B.S. in Engineering, Quality, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience as a quality engineer in a test environment (aerospace, space, defense, or other regulated hardware)
• Experience reviewing work orders, test procedures, and configuration records in a controlled-hardware environment
• Experience developing or applying inspection plans and acceptance criteria
• Working knowledge of quality systems and standards such as AS9100
• Experience with non-conformance, corrective action, and root cause analysis
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with spacecraft, avionics, or missile defense test and verification
• Experience supporting HIL or SIL environments
• Experience with configuration management and change control
• Experience with electronic work order and quality systems
• Experience with DOORS, Windchill, or similar requirements and lifecycle tools
• Familiarity with avionics protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, SPI, and I2C
• Experience supporting government customer audits or compliance reviews
• Python or other scripting experience for data review

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60

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, 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.

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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.