Technician - Lunar Avionics | A Shift
About The Position
Provides hands-on support to engineering, production, and manufacturing by testing, checking out, modifying, fabricating, and assembling RF antennas, IR/visible-light cameras, and LIDAR systems for Lunar vehicles. Work may include PCBA assembly or rework, internal cable-harness fabrication, precision assembly of optical and laser components, and general mechanical assembly. Using schematics, diagrams, layouts, and defined plans, the technician performs testing, checkout, troubleshooting, operational tests, and fault isolation, and assists in determining remedies for malfunctions. Work may take place in a laboratory, on the manufacturing floor, or on a vehicle, depending on manufacturing needs. This position is part of Blue Origin Operations’ Engines, In-Space Systems and Test Ops group, based in Kent, Washington, and supports the Lunar Permanence group. As part of a team of technicians, the employee assembles, repairs, and evaluates electrical and mechanical assemblies and supports the production, evaluation, and development of flight-grade Lunar Avionics assemblies. Laboratory work requires technical proficiency in soldering, component-level board work, mechanical assembly, and assembly wiring. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (A shift), with occasional overtime to support launch schedules.
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 to applicable standards and specifications.
- Attention to detail and passion for space.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- 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 RF assemblies, camera optical systems, and LIDAR systems.
- Clean-room experience, specifically Class 7 operations.
- Certification in and/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 finely aligning optical elements.
- Ability to inspect optical components for defects such as scratches, chips, and contamination, and identify non-conformances.
- Experience applying adhesives and epoxies.
- Ability to verify optical performance using equipment such as lens alignment stations, alignment telescopes, theodolites, interferometers, and collimators.
- Experience interfacing with 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 programs in development, test, and flight environments, depending on the product line.
- Assist with assembling new and updated designs by working directly with engineering to determine assembly practices or update work instructions.
- Provide regular input on manufacturing improvement opportunities and build changes to improve assembly efficiency.
- Serve internal and external customers across multiple systems and platforms.
- Test, check out, modify, fabricate, assemble, troubleshoot, and repair RF antennas, cameras, LIDAR systems, electrical assemblies, and mechanical assemblies.
- Perform operational testing and fault isolation, and assist in determining remedies for malfunctions.
- Perform PCBA assembly or rework, cable-harness fabrication, optical and laser component assembly, mechanical assembly, soldering, component-level board work, and assembly wiring as needed.
- Inspect and certify completed work to relevant standards and specifications.
- Maintain 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
- Paid time off up to four weeks per year, based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for 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
