Electro - Mechanical Technician

Blue Origin•Longmont, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Honeybee Robotics, a Blue Origin company, is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician II to join a team of technicians and manufacturing engineers assembling flight and development hardware. In the Motion Control business unit in Longmont, Colorado, the technician will contribute to mechanism and controller builds for spaceflight systems and components, including hardware intended for lunar and Earth-orbit missions. The work involves assembling complex motion-control hardware in a high-tempo environment, following documented workflows and workmanship standards, and supporting quality and process improvement.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working in an engineering field and/or precision mechanical assembly environment.
Hands-on experience with mechanical and/or electronics hardware.
Working knowledge of standard mechanical and electrical tools, such as torque wrenches, soldering irons, and hand tools.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, interconnect drawings, and wire lists.
Ability to accurately follow detailed work instructions and document simple- to medium-complexity assembly processes.
First-hand knowledge and experience with shop travelers and production procedures and processes.
Extreme attention to detail.
Experience working with Quality Control inspectors and Quality Assurance personnel.
Ability to interface and collaborate with Manufacturing and Design Engineering.
Ability to achieve IPC J-STD-001 Solder Certification with Space Addendum, NASA-STD-8739.4 Cable Harness Certification, and NASA-STD-8739.1 Polymeric Application Certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of electro-mechanical technician experience.
Experience performing layout, assembly, and wiring of complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
Experience soldering surface-mount and through-hole components on circuit-card and flex-circuit assemblies.
Experience soldering, de-soldering, and reworking electronic assemblies.
Ability to fabricate simple- to medium-difficulty automotive or space cables and harnesses using crimp, solder, and other industry-standard termination methods, including work with shielded and unshielded wires.
Current certifications for the relevant workmanship standards: IPC J-STD-001 Solder Certification; NASA-STD-8739.4 Cable Harness Certification or IPC-A-620 Space; and NASA-STD-8739.1 Polymeric Application Certification or IPC-A-610.

Responsibilities

Follow standard workflow documentation.
Perform work in accordance with applicable IPC and NASA workmanship standards.
Solder wire terminations and splices.
Mix and apply polymerics, including epoxy.
Assemble and modify cables and harnesses.
Perform precision mechanical assembly using standard hand tools and calibrated precision tools.
Test and validate assemblies.
Report problems and process non-conforming material.
Provide feedback to leadership and engineering about suggested process updates.

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 scheduled weekly hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results or other factors.