Technician Avionics Integration II (Weekend Shift) - New Glenn

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 hardworking team of technicians, you will assemble, repair, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies for spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of the production, evaluation, and development of flight-grade avionics. Work in avionics requires a high level of proficiency in the technical aspects of the work such as soldering, component level board work, mechanical assembly, and assembly wiring.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Weekend Shift: Weekend shift is a3-day work week compromised of scheduled 12-hour weekend days (typically Friday-Sunday)

Other responsibilities include:

• Building a variety of different components and assemblies and often rapidly shift focus from project to project, requiring a flexible mindset and adaptable skill set
• Often assisting with new designs; working directly with engineering to determine best practices and to vet new designs for improvement opportunities prior to production
• Provide feedback on new assemblies, identifying needed improvements to existing designs and improving or updating outdated designs
• Serve a variety of internal and external customers, across multiple systems and multiple platforms and each technician is a valued part of the chain that supports safe human spaceflight
• A focus on safety, collaborative teamwork and quality allows 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• ESD process, controls, and certification experience
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
• Capability to use standard electronics tools, soldering, wire harness manufacturing/repair, electronic test equipment, basic fabrication shop equipment
• Must be willing to work any shift as needed to support activities
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Able to work safely on the floor in an aerospace production environment
• At least 3 years of experience in aerospace avionics or related fields.
• Attention to detail and passion for space
• Basic hand tool experience such as, torque wrenches, screw drivers, and crimpers
• Experience working with electronics
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to work a 40-hr work week with occasional overtime to support launch schedules
• 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:

• 5 or more years of experience in testing and processing
• Certification in and/or knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection
• J-STD soldering certification
• Experience and capability to collaborate with software systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and JIRA

Compensation Range for:

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.

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