Battery Technician | All Shifts All Levels

Blue Origin•Grandview, MO

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations and supports the development and operations of programs across the company. Working with technicians and engineers, the Battery Technician assembles, repairs, tests, and evaluates battery packs for spaceflight systems. Work in the battery development lab involves pack assembly, terminating electrical connections on mechanical assemblies, and soldering. Technicians perform tests to stress and qualify new designs, follow test plans, and support safe, affordable, regular human spaceflight. The role requires shifting between projects and working with engineering on new designs, standard processes, and improvement opportunities. Technicians provide feedback on assemblies, identify design improvements, and serve internal and external customers across multiple systems and platforms. The position is listed for all shifts and levels; the posting does not specify a location or a particular shift schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in battery or related fields.
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.
Attention to detail and passion for space.
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 the safety procedures required for high-voltage work.
Familiarity with digital work order-based 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 gauges, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
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 (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in launch vehicle or battery system assembly, vehicle integration, testing, and processing.
Associate's degree.
Experience with all types of solder termination and splicing.
Experience with on-vehicle repairs and working across different cleanliness levels, including gross, visual, or clean room.
Certification in and/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, or table saws.

Responsibilities

Build a variety of battery packs and electrical test setups, adapting to changing project priorities.
Assist with new designs and work directly with engineering to establish standard processes and vet designs for improvement opportunities before production.
Provide feedback on new assemblies and identify improvements to existing or outdated designs.
Serve 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.
Perform assembly soldering operations and terminate electrical connections on mechanical assemblies.
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; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.