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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a hardworking team of technicians, you will assemble, repair, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies for spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the production, evaluation, and development of flight-grade avionics. Work on avionics requires a high level of proficiency in the technical aspects of the work such as soldering, component level board work, mechanical assembly, and assembly wiring.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

1st Shift: Typically Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm

Other responsibilities include:

Conduct hardware testing on New Glenn avionics LRU's
Perform acceptance testing on flight avionics
Perform test equipment harness build and or re-work. IPC 620 preferred
Perform test system assembly and or re - work.
Remove off-the-shelf equipment from test assembly and submit to calibration lab for calibration
Building a variety of different components and assemblies and often rapidly shift focus from project to project, requiring a flexible approach and adaptable skills
Often assisting with new designs; working directly with engineering to determine standard processes and to vet new designs for improvement opportunities prior to production
Provide feedback on new assemblies, identifying needed improvements to existing designs and improving or updating outdated designs
Serve a variety of internal and external customers, across multiple systems and multiple platforms and each technician is a valued part of the chain that supports safe human spaceflight
A focus on safety, collaborative teamwork and quality allows us to work together to determine the best path forward, balancing speed and safety to create high quality components that will propel future astronauts and payloads into space

Minimum Qualifications:

ESD process, controls, and certification experience
Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
Capability to use standard electronics tools, soldering, wire harness manufacturing/repair, electronic test equipment, basic fabrication shop equipment
willingness to work any shift as needed to support activities
Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
Able to work safely on the floor in an aerospace production environment
At least 3 years’ experience in aerospace avionics or related fields
Attention to detail and passion for space
Basic hand tool experience such as, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, and crimpers
Experience working with electronics
Able to lift 50 lbs
Ability to work a 40-hour work week with occasional overtime to support launch schedules
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationshipsn

Preferred Qualifications:

5 + Years proven ability in testing and processing
Certification in and/or Knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection (IPC 620 preferred)
J-STD soldering certification
Experience and capability to collaborate with software systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and JIRA

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $29.91 - $41.87

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 (CDL drivers only), 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

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Technician Avionics Integration II - New Glenn