Solar R&D Technician III - TeraWave Constellation

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

17d • $37 - $51

About The Position

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 is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers you will help pioneer the space power systems that will energize TeraWave and future Blue Origin missions. The Solar Center of Excellence is building world-class capabilities in solar array development—from materials and processes to test and qualification—and you'll grow your skills at the forefront of that effort. If you thrive on hands-on problem solving, take pride in craftsmanship, and want your work to directly enable humanity's future in space, this is the team for you. Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to 25% of the time Interviews will include a technical assessment

Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent; 4+ years aerospace hardware assembly/test (or AS degree with 2+ years)
• Hands-on experience with welding, adhesive dispense, lamination/encapsulation, or rework
• Experience operating test equipment and recording data with traceability
• Test article prep and post-test inspection experience
• ESD/cleanroom/FOD compliance; basic metrology experience; NC documentation

Nice To Haves

• 6–8+ years aerospace hardware experience
• IPC J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 certifications (CIS) or NASA-STD-8739 series training
• Hands-on stringing/tabbing experience
• Experience with solar simulators, IV flash, or EL imaging
• Exposure to TVAC, thermal cycling, or environmental test operations
• Experience with deployment mechanisms or instrumented testing
• Forklift/overhead crane and precision handling certifications
• Preventive maintenance experience on lab equipment

Responsibilities

• Assemble solar cell strings under direction; perform welding/tabbing, adhesive dispense, lamination/encapsulation, and rework per work instructions
• Operate solar simulators, IV flash, EL imaging under guidance; log data accurately and maintain traceability
• Support TVAC, thermal cycling, AO/UV exposure setups; assist with test article prep and post-test inspections
• Assist with deployment test rig builds and operation; support sensor installation and instrumented tests
• Follow ESD, cleanroom, FOD controls; maintain cleanliness of work areas and support calibration of tools/metrology
• Conduct incoming inspections and basic metrology (pull/shear, thickness, flatness) under supervision
• Identify and escalate build issues; execute containment and rework under direction; document NCs accurately
• Support development and review of WIs/checklists; participate in process improvement initiatives
• Assist with fixture/tooling maintenance; perform safe lifts/transfers of fragile assemblies
• Maintain lab organization (5S), consumable inventory, and support equipment preventive maintenance
• Work collaboratively in a scrappy cross-disciplinary R&D environment with a geographically distributed team

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED