Test Engineer III

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. Own test campaigns end-to-end on the Vehicle Test Bench (VTB), Flatsat, and HIL environments .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,938 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading end-to-end test campaigns, developing verification procedures, and executing hardware tests in aerospace environments. Proficient in anomaly management, technical mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful test outcomes.

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End-To-End Test Campaign ManagementHardware Test and System IntegrationTest Procedure DevelopmentAutomated Test Execution Using PythonTelemetry Interpretation and Anomaly Disposition

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Hard Skills

Test Campaign ExecutionVerification Procedure DevelopmentAnomaly DispositionFormal Test ReportingConfiguration ManagementSystem-Level Flight Software VerificationData Acquisition SystemsTest Bench OperationAutomated Test ExecutionTechnical Training Development

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTechnical MentoringCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

PythonLabVIEWGSEOSCOSMOSSpaceWireCANMIL-STD-1553RS-422Ethernet

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringDefense ElectronicsHigh-Reliability ElectronicsEnvironmental TestingFunctional TestingSatellite ProgramsLaunch Vehicle Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own test campaigns end-to-end on the Vehicle Test Bench (VTB), Flatsat, and HIL environments
Develop, own, execute, review, and release VTB and HIL verification procedures
Lead test campaign execution, including readiness gates, bench configuration, real-time telemetry monitoring, and calling holds according to test rules
Capture, disposition, and track test anomalies through closure
Author formal test reports and support root cause analysis
Develop and maintain lab verification and validation procedures
Engage in lab verification activities
Generate verification artifacts for cross-functional stakeholder review
Mentor Test Engineer I and II team members
Review procedures and test reports and provide technical guidance on test execution discipline
Interface with subsystem engineers on test objectives, success criteria, and design-for-test requirements
Support and execute formal acceptance test campaigns
Identify and drive test process improvements to reduce cycle time and improve first-pass yield
Lead anomaly closure activities and communicate corrective actions
Serve as a technical mentor and production transition lead
Translate bench test methods into repeatable procedures for production line test teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field
5+ years of experience in hardware test, system integration and test (SIT), or environmental/functional test in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics
Experience leading or owning test campaigns end-to-end, including procedure development, execution, anomaly disposition, and formal test reporting
Proficiency operating test benches, GSE, and data acquisition systems
Ability to interpret telemetry and identify off-nominal conditions in real time
Experience with configuration management, nonconformance management, anomaly disposition, and corrective action processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to brief test status and anomalies to program leadership
Experience on a satellite, launch vehicle, or defense electronics program
Background with spacecraft HIL or Flatsat integration and test
Experience with automated test execution using Python, LabVIEW, GSEOS, COSMOS, or equivalent toolsets
Familiarity with SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, and Ethernet
Experience developing or delivering technical training for production or operations personnel
Prior experience with system-level flight software verification
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or asylee admitted or granted asylum in the U.S.
Required to complete Blue's Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results