Technician - Assembly & Integration II
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact the program. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
- This position has flexible schedule options ranging from Wednesday - Saturday and is scheduled for 40 hours with additional weekdays/overtime as requested.
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
- Assembling flight-grade avionics
- Building wire harness/cable assemblies
- Serve internal and external customers, across multiple systems and multiple platforms.
- To foster a focus on safety, collaboration and quality allowing us to work together to determine the best path forward, balancing speed and safety to create high quality components that will propel future astronauts and payloads into space for the improvement of humanity.
- Contribute to lab 5s initiatives and process improvement projects.
- Set up new production areas with required tooling and equipment.
- Conduct verifications, inspections and peer reviews of conducted work.
- Lead continuous improvement projects for safety and efficiency.
- Integrate avionic instrumentation, printed circuit board assemblies, and harnessing into testers.
- Build trust, uphold professionalism, and foster an inclusive culture.
- Carry out additional duties beneficial to mission and vision.
- Experience with ESD prevention and controls
- Novice understanding of basic electronics theory – voltage, resistance, current
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures.
- 2+ years of experience in assembly of avionics, medical devices, or other similar high precision assemblies.
- Proficient in the use of basic electronic lab test equipment, such as power supplies and handheld multimeters
- Ability to use standard mechanical tools, precision measuring devices and fabrication shop equipment.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and desire for continuous improvement
- Current or expired certifications in PCBA inspection (IPC-A-610), harness assembly (IPC/WHMA-A-620), soldering (J-STD-001), PCBA rework (IPC-7711/7721)
- Experience handling/installing ESD sensitive components.
- Experience with hipot and/or Cirris harness testers
- Experience in staking and conformal coating
- Experience with potting
- Experience working in a R&D within space, aviation, automotive or medical fields.
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $29.91 - $41.87Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Description
- Experience with ESD prevention and controls
- Novice understanding of basic electronics theory – voltage, resistance, current
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures.
- 2+ years of experience in assembly of avionics, medical devices, or other similar high precision assemblies.
- Proficient in the use of basic electronic lab test equipment, such as power supplies and handheld multimeters
- Ability to use standard mechanical tools, precision measuring devices and fabrication shop equipment.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and desire for continuous improvement
Compensation Range for
WA applicants is $29.91 - $41.87
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
- Where is this Technician - Assembly & Integration II role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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