Technician - Avionics Hardware | A & C Shift
About The Position
Blue Origin’s Operations organization supports manufacturing and supply chain activities across its facilities. The Technician - Avionics Hardware role is part of the Engines, In-Space Systems and Test Ops group, based in Kent, Washington, and supports business units and groups across Blue Origin facilities. The technician provides hands-on support to engineering, production, and manufacturing by testing, checking out, modifying, fabricating, assembling, repairing, and evaluating electro-mechanical systems and assemblies for spaceflight systems. Work may involve electronic circuits, power distribution, life- and vehicle-critical safety systems, and battery systems, and may take place in a laboratory, on a manufacturing floor, or on a vehicle depending on manufacturing needs. The technician works from schematics, diagrams, written descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, troubleshooting, operational tests, and fault isolation, and assists in determining corrective actions for malfunctions. Avionics Hardware Lab work requires technical proficiency in soldering, component-level board work, mechanical assembly, and assembly wiring. The role supports development, test, and flight environments and collaborates with engineering on new or updated designs and assembly practices. The posting identifies A and C shift schedules: A shift is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; C shift is Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Relocation is available.
Requirements
- Familiarity working in an ESD EPA and with tool control and accountability processes.
- Experience using standard electronics assembly tools, hand soldering, and basic electronic test equipment such as multimeters and power supplies.
- Experience applying torque to fasteners and components.
- Experience fabricating, terminating, repairing, and testing wire harnesses.
- At least 3 years of experience in aerospace avionics or related fields.
- Experience inspecting and certifying work performed to relevant standards and specifications.
- Attention to detail and passion for space.
- 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.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to work a 40-hour work week on a 4x10 schedule, with occasional overtime to support launch schedules.
- Experience applying and removing polymerics, including staking, potting, encapsulation, and conformal coating.
Nice To Haves
- 5–7 years of experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly fabrication, CCA or PCBA repair, or component replacement.
- Experience with energized power or high-voltage systems, battery systems, or RF assemblies.
- Certification in and/or knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection.
- Knowledge of J-STD/J-STD Space, 610, 7711/7721 Rework, and 620/620 Space Addendum.
- Experience and capability interfacing with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic work orders, and configuration management systems.
- Experience documenting nonconformances and carrying out dispositioned repairs.
Responsibilities
- Build components and assemblies for Blue Origin groups in development, test, and flight environments.
- Assemble, repair, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies for spaceflight systems.
- Perform testing, checkout, troubleshooting, operational testing, and fault isolation on systems and equipment using schematics, diagrams, written descriptions, layouts, or defined plans.
- Fabricate, terminate, repair, and test wire harnesses.
- Work directly with engineering to support assembly of new and updated designs and determine effective assembly practices.
- Provide regular input on manufacturing improvements and build changes to make assembly more efficient.
- Inspect and certify work to relevant standards and specifications.
- Support internal and external customers across multiple systems and platforms.
- Apply and remove polymerics, including staking, potting, encapsulation, and conformal coating.
- Assist in identifying methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or other factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
