Technician - Lunar Avionics | A Shift
About The Position
Blue Origin is hiring a Technician to provide hands-on support to engineering, production, and manufacturing for Lunar Vehicle avionics. The work includes testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and fault isolation for RF antennas, IR/visible-light cameras, LIDAR systems, and related electrical and mechanical assemblies. Tasks may include PCBA assembly or rework, internal cable-harness fabrication, precision assembly of optical and laser components, and general mechanical assembly, performed from schematics, diagrams, layouts, or defined plans. The technician will work in laboratory settings, on the manufacturing floor, or on vehicles as manufacturing needs require. The role supports the Lunar Permanence group from Blue Origin’s Engines, In-Space Systems and Test Ops group in Kent, Washington. Technicians contribute to the production, evaluation, and development of flight-grade Lunar Avionics assemblies, collaborate with engineering on assembly practices and work instructions, and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing. The position is on A shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A 40-hour work week is required, with occasional overtime to support launch schedules. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration-status requirements. A standard background check is required for all positions; additional checks or credentials apply to certain job profiles.
Requirements
- Familiarity with 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 to relevant standards and specifications.
- Attention to detail and an interest in space.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to work a 40-hour week on a 4x10 schedule, with occasional overtime to support launch schedules.
- Experience applying and removing polymerics, including staking, potting, encapsulation, and conformal coating.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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 RF assemblies, camera optical systems, and LIDAR systems.
- Clean-room experience, particularly Class 7 operations.
- Certification in or knowledge of IPC assembly and inspection standards, including J-STD/J-STD Space, 610, 7711/7721 Rework, and 620/620 Space Addendum.
- Laser experience, including optical systems, laser safety, and laser output characterization measurements.
- Experience calibrating and characterizing imaging systems, including MTF, distortion, color accuracy, and stray-light performance.
- Experience assembling and fine-aligning optical elements.
- Ability to inspect optical components for scratches, chips, contamination, and other defects, and identify non-conformances.
- Experience applying adhesives and epoxies.
- Experience verifying optical performance using lens alignment stations, alignment telescopes, theodolites, interferometers, or collimators.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, electronic work orders, and configuration management systems.
- Experience documenting non-conformances and carrying out dispositioned repairs.
Responsibilities
- Build components and assemblies for Lunar applications in development, test, and flight environments, depending on the product line.
- Perform testing, checkout, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
- Assemble, repair, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies, including RF antennas, cameras, LIDAR systems, PCBA/CCA work, cable harnesses, optical and laser components, and mechanical assemblies.
- Assist with assembly of new and updated designs by working directly with engineering to determine assembly best practices and update work instructions.
- Provide regular input on manufacturing improvements and build changes to make assembly more efficient.
- Inspect and certify completed work to applicable standards and specifications.
- Support internal and external customers across multiple systems and platforms while maintaining a focus on safety, teamwork, and quality.
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
- Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses depending on role type and job level; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
