Sr. Technical Specialist - Avionics & Control Products

BLUE ORIGIN•Spokane, WA

1d•$124,476 - $174,265

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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Blue Origin is self-funding rapid development of multiple in-space flight systems – over a range of sizes, propellant types, and technical challenge. This position resides within the Avionics & Control Products (ACP) organization, part of the Engine Business Unit. As part of the ACP Product Execution team, you will test, troubleshoot, and deliver avionics to meet our engine build and launch goals. The test systems will provide an environment to integrate the electronics and software for system development, verification, and validation. This will include software simulations and hardware emulators, as well as software for interfacing with these simulators and emulators. 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!

Requirements

2 year Associates degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology
8+ years of industry experience with electrical/electro-mechanical assemblies
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures
Proﬁcient in the use of standard electronic lab test and troubleshooting equipment
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and desire for continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

B.S degree in electrical engineering
Working knowledge of EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461 test methods
Working knowledge of digital circuits, analog circuits, computers, microprocessors, and networks
Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Windchill, JIRA) and digital work order execution systems
IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification, or NASA workmanship standards experience

Responsibilities

Participate in the setup, integration, execution, and review of avionics tests, including shock, vibration, thermal, and EMI campaigns
Coordinate with technicians for the execution of these campaigns
Support a development environment with open box testing and card to card level testing
Perform checkout and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies and test equipment
Create, review, and release test work orders.
Configure and operate data acquisition systems, and associated instrumentation
Analyze test data, generate test reports, and disposition anomalies in collaboration with design, test, and quality engineering
Maintain test equipment calibration, facility readiness, and compliance with AS9100 and internal quality management system requirements