EE Manufacturing Technician III

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! As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments.

At our Southern California location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will be responsible for production and testing of electrical assemblies, assembly of printed circuit board assemblies, harnesses, and polymeric processes. The technician will also be responsible for the upkeep, orderliness, and inventory of the electronics lab and related assembly areas.

• Soldering and PCBA assembly and rework
• Fabrication of cable harnesses in compliance with NASA STD 8739.4 or IPC 620
• Interpret electrical assembly drawings to create detailed fabrication work instructions
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure accuracy and clarity of instructions
• Ownership and support of electronics test lab and equipment
• Board and system test and debug
• Electronics test support: EMI/EMC, Vibration, Thermal Test set development
• Operating metal fabrication machinery including mills, lathes, and laser cutters
• Support engineering team in various projects

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 5+ years working in an engineering field and/or electronic assembly environment
• General knowledge of electronics test equipment:
  Oscilloscope, DMM, Function Generator, etc.
• Hands-on experience with most of the following:
  Electronics hardware assembly via IPC J STD-001
• Harness assembly per NASA STD 8739.4
• Polymerics application per NASA STD 8739.1
• Quality systems, procedures and processes
• Working with ESD sensitive equipment and mitigation techniques
• Strong understanding of AS9100 requirements
• Space flight assembly experience
• Experience in mechanical assembly or manufacturing, particularly in aerospace or similar industries
• Proficiency with hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Space flight hardware validation & verification experience
• Previous experience working in an AS9100 environment
• Experience with ERP software and proficiency in compiling fabrication instructions
• Experience with PCB assembly work

Expected hours from 9AM to 6PM with lunch break (Mon-Friday) Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $36.60 - $51.23 Other site ranges may differ

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