Battery Engineering Technician

Blue Origin•Grandview, MO

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations and supports the development and operations of multiple programs. As a member of a team of technicians and engineers, the Battery Engineering Technician assembles, repairs, and evaluates battery packs for spaceflight systems. Work in the battery development lab includes assembling packs, terminating electrical connections on mechanical assemblies, and performing assembly soldering operations. The technician also performs tests to stress and qualify new designs. The role involves working across projects and platforms, collaborating directly with engineering on new designs and standard processes, and providing feedback to improve assemblies and designs. Technicians execute test procedures by following test plans and contribute to safe, affordable, and regular human spaceflight through a focus on safety, collaboration, and quality.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in battery or related fields.
High school diploma or GED at minimum.
Experience using testing and troubleshooting tools such as a digital multimeter, milli-ohm meter, insulation tester, or Hi-Pot test equipment.
Experience with wire stripping, crimping, and splicing using manual and automated processes.
Familiarity with fabricating, inspecting, and repairing battery packs.
Familiarity with torquing procedures, fastener sizing, and harness assembly and disassembly.
Experience using software systems such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience working with high-voltage electronics and associated safety procedures.
Familiarity with digital work-order systems and reading electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and dimensional layout drawings.
Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, blueprints, and wiring schematics.
Ability to install and operate instrumentation including strain gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in launch vehicle or battery system assembly, vehicle integration, testing, and processing.
Associate degree in Engineering.
Experience with all types of solder termination and splicing.
Experience with on-vehicle repairs and working in different cleanliness levels, including gross, visual, or clean-room environments.
Certification in or knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection.
Past or present IPC 620/620 Space Addendum and IPC J-STD certifications.
Experience operating fabrication equipment such as bandsaws, CNC mills, and table saws.

Responsibilities

Build a variety of battery packs and electrical test setups, shifting focus between projects as needed.
Assist with new designs and work with engineering to determine standard processes and identify improvement opportunities before production.
Provide feedback on new assemblies and identify improvements to existing or outdated designs.
Support internal and external customers across multiple systems and platforms.
Execute test procedures by following test plans.
Assemble, repair, and evaluate battery packs for spaceflight systems.
Terminate electrical connections on mechanical assemblies and perform assembly soldering operations.
Perform tests to stress and qualify new designs.

Benefits

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 regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on company discretion.