Technician - Avionics | All Shifts

Job Summary

As an Avionics Technician at Blue Origin, you will provide tactical and technical support to engineering, production, and manufacturing teams by fabricating, testing, repairing, and installing avionic equipment for both flight and non‑flight systems. You will work from schematics, diagrams, and detailed written instructions to assemble, validate, troubleshoot, and upgrade avionics components such as wire harnesses, sensors, and flight control devices.

Your responsibilities span the entire lifecycle of avionics equipment, ensuring every system meets the highest standards of safety and mission readiness across both prototype and operational hardware.

• Shifts:
  
  A | Mon‑Fri (6am‑2:30pm), B | Mon‑Fri (2pm‑10:30pm), C | Fri‑Sun (6am‑6:30pm), D | Fri‑Sun (6pm‑6:30am)
• Location:
  
  Space Coast, FL
• Relocation:
  Available

• Fabricate, assemble, and install avionic equipment—including wire harnesses, sensors, avionics boxes, and instrumentation—for both flight and non‑flight systems.
• Perform functional testing, validation, and operational checkout of avionics equipment using test apparatus such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized diagnostic tools.
• Diagnose, repair, and modify avionic hardware as required, using schematics, diagrams, and detailed work instructions.
• Operate precision calibrated tools (e.g., torque wrenches, micrometers) to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Mate/demate harnesses, route cables, perform soldering, crimping, connector rework, and sensor installations to aerospace standards.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance activities proactively during production and as part of continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and apply 5S principles for safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support projects and share technical expertise.
• Accurately document work completed and provide timely feedback to engineering and quality teams.

• Experience levels with aerospace manufacturing, integration, or another related field (0‑3 years Level I Technician, 3+ Level II Technician, 5+ Level III Technician, 8+ Senior Level Technician).
• Ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience with precision calibration tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights (work stands, ladders, lifts) and/or in confined spaces.
• Expertise with adhesives, sealants, and fasteners.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including Windows and Microsoft Office suite.

• Certified in IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, J‑STD‑001 Solder (including Space Addendum), NASA‑STD‑8739.4.
• Experience with spaceflight hardware assembly, integration, and test.
• Skilled in soldering, crimping, connector rework, and basic harness fabrication and repair.
• Ability to test and install sensors (accelerometers, thermocouples, pressure sensors, strain gages, microphones, RTDs, cameras).
• Experience in cable routing, mating/demating harnesses, part marking, and safety cabling.
• Use of digital multimeter for continuity, resistance, and voltage readings.
• Confidence in reading and interpreting 2D drawings, basic measurement techniques, and using hand tools.
• Meticulous attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
• Demonstrated success in hands‑on roles, with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to adapt in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Previous experience supporting both flight and non‑flight/ground support systems.

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