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 diverse 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 launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth’s orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space.
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers and technicians, you will apply your hands-on expertise to build, integrate, and tackle avionics and electrical ground support equipment in support of the New Glenn program. You will work with minimal direction in close coordination with your customers, interpreting engineering and following work instructions to integrate, test, and deliver functional avionics’ hardware, ground support equipment, and automated test equipment to the program. You will share in the New Glenn Avionics team’s impact on all aspects of avionics subsystem development and deployment to ground and flight test campaigns.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience optimally integrating and testing electronic circuit cards, box-level assemblies, and harnesses
- Experience integrating, testing, and reworking electronics assemblies at the board/box level in accordance with industry standards and work instructions (IPC-7711B/7721B, or equivalent)
- Experience building, testing, and reworking printed circuit boards and cable harness assemblies in accordance with industry standards and work instructions (IPC/WHMA-A-610, IPC-A-620 and J-STD-001, or equivalent)
- Proficient with bench-level electronic lab test equipment for diagnosing and solving issues with digital and analog electronic circuits
- Proficient at interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures and work order steps
- Proficient at conveying/tracking what work has been done as well as creating required documentation to show work is completed, able to communicate actions and progress.
- Basic computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office suite
- Standout colleague with strong analytical and organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and desire for continuous improvement
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current certification in applicable industry standards (IPC or equivalent)
- Experience using MCAD/ECAD tools for harness and test fixture development and assembly
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $29.03-$40.65
Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
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