Avionics Dev Lab Technician Level I
About the role
This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. Enterprise Engineering allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities, hardware, and software and assists business units in identifying, selecting, and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization.
Responsibilities
- assemble flight-grade avionics
- test and qualify avionics
- solder PCBAs and other component-level board work
- build wire harness/cable assemblies
- integrate avionics and ground support hardware into electronics testbeds
Requirements
- knowledge of ESD prevention and controls
- understanding of basic electronics theory
- ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures
- experience in assembly of avionics, medical devices, or other similar safety-critical fields
- proficiency in the use of basic electronic lab test equipment
- ability to lift 25 lbs
Qualifications
- 2 year Associates degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology
- 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 with 5S or LEAN Six Sigma
- experience with HiPot harness testers
- experience in staking and conformal coating
- experience with potting
- experience with high voltage systems or NFPA 70E training
- experience with ANSI-ESD-S20.20
- experience with AS9100 Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $29.91 - $41.87 Other Site Ranges May Differ
Skills
Basic digital 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
ability to thrive as a member of a team
Benefits
- 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%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
Pay
For WA applicants is $29.91 - $41.87 Other Site Ranges May Differ
Schedule
M-F 7am-3:30 pm
Company Culture
Blue Origin is 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.