Electro - Mechanical Technician II

Electro-Mechanical Technician II

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!

Honeybee Robotics, a Blue Origin company, is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician II to join our team of technicians and manufacturing engineers assembling flight and development hardware. Within our Motion Control business unit, you will contribute to mechanism and controller builds for systems and components destined to land on the moon, orbit the Earth, and advance the next generation of space exploration.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow standard workflow documentation.
• Follow standard workmanship processes in accordance with IPC J-STD-001 Solder Certification with Space Addendum, NASA-STD-8739.4 Cable Harness Certification, NASA-STD-8739.1 Polymeric Application Certification
• Soldering wire terminations, splices, and PCB work.
• Polymerics (epoxy) mixing and application.
• Cabling and harness assembly and modifications.
• Precision mechanical assembly using standard hand tools and calibrated precision tools.
• Testing and validation of assemblies.
• Fundamental problem reporting Non-Conforming Material Processing.
• Provide feedback to leadership and engineering regarding suggested updates to processes.
• Demonstrate a strong bias for safety in operations and promote safety culture among team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of electro-mechanical technician experience in the aerospace or medical industries.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electronics hardware
• Working knowledge of standard mechanical electrical tools: torque wrenches, soldering irons, hand tools, etc.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, interconnect drawings, and wire lists.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and accurately document complex assembly processes.
• Ability to fabricate complex military/space cables and harnesses (containing shielded and unshielded wires, coax, tri-ax, etc.) with crimp, solder, and other industry standard termination methods.
• Perform layout, assembly, and wiring of complex electromechanical assemblies.
• First-hand knowledge and experience with shop order routings and production procedures and processes.
• Experience with soldering surface mount (SMT) and through-hole components on circuit card and flex circuit assemblies.
• Experience with soldering, de-soldering, and reworking electronic assemblies.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Experience working with Quality Control inspectors and Quality Assurance personnel.
• Ability to interface and collaborate with Manufacturing and Design Engineering.
• Strong skills in communication, reporting, and documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Perform other duties as necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of electronic technician experience.
• Current certifications for the following workmanship standards needed for the position: IPC J-STD-001 Solder Certification, NASA-STD-8739.4 Cable Harness Certification or IPC-A-620 Space, NASA-STD-8739.1 Polymeric Application Certification or IPC-A-610.
• Experience with assembly, integration, and test for components in aerospace applications.
• Previous experience in the aerospace industry.
• Previous experience in low-volume, high-mix production environment.
• Experience with motion control systems such as motors, actuators, or mechanisms.
• Experience with cleanroom operations and protocols.

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $27.42 - $38.39

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 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.

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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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions:
  Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:
  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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