Technician Avionics Integration II - New Glenn

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hardware testing on New Glenn avionics LRU's
• Perform acceptance testing on flight avionics
• Perform test equipment harness build and or re-work
• Perform test system assembly and or re-work
• Remove off-the-shelf equipment from test assembly and submit to calibration lab for calibration
• Build a variety of different components and assemblies and often rapidly shift focus from project to project, requiring a flexible approach and adaptable skills
• Affix to a variety of internal and external customers, across multiple systems and multiple platforms
• Often assist with new designs; working directly with engineering to determine standard processes 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• Provide feedback on new assemblies, identifying needed improvements to existing designs and improving or updating outdated designs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

Requirements

• 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
• Willingness to work any shift as needed to support activities
• Able to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Able to work safely on the floor in an aerospace production environment
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to work a 40-hour work week with occasional overtime to support launch schedules
• Able to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in aerospace avionics or related fields
• Attention to detail and passion for space
• Basic hand tool experience such as, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, and crimpers
• Experience working with electronics
• Experience and capability to collaborate with software systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and JIRA

Skills

• High level of proficiency in the technical aspects of the work such as soldering, component level board work, mechanical assembly, and assembly wiring

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