Avionics Harnessing Technician | A & C Shift

Job Description

Summary:

Provides hands‑on support to Engineering/Production/Manufacturing by performing activities such as test, check‑out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of electro/mechanical systems. Applications may include electronic circuits, power distribution, life/vehicle critical safety systems, and battery systems. Work is performed from schematics, diagrams, written descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting functions. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.

Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Performs work in both laboratory setting as well as on manufacturing floor or on vehicle depending on manufacturing needs.

• Shifts:
  
  A | Mon‑Thur (5:00am‑3:30pm), C | Fri‑Sun (5:00am‑3:30pm)
• Location:
  
  WA, Kent
• Relocation:
  Available

This role is part of the Engines, In‑Space Systems and Test Ops group and is in Kent but supports all Business Units and groups across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of technicians, you will assemble, repair, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the production, evaluation, and development of Flight‑grade Avionics. Work in the Avionics Hardware Lab requires a high level of technical proficiency in soldering, component‑level board work, mechanical assembly, and assembly wiring.

• Building a variety of different harnesses and often rapidly shifting focus from project to project, requiring a flexible mentality.
• Often assisting with new designs; working directly with engineering to determine standard processes and to vet new designs for improvement opportunities prior to production.
• Providing feedback on new assemblies, identifying needed improvements to existing designs and improving or updating outdated designs.
• Serving internal and external customers across multiple systems and platforms. Each Technician is a valued part of the chain that supports safe, affordable, and regular human spaceflight.
• Focusing on safety, collaboration, and quality to determine the best path forward, balancing speed and safety to create high‑quality components that propel future astronauts and payloads into space for the improvement of humanity.

• Familiarity with fabricating, inspecting, and repairing wire harness assemblies.
• Prior experience with standard harnessing tools, measuring and layout of assembly. Experience with wire stripping, crimping, and splicing using both manual and automated processes.
• Experience with testing/troubleshooting tools such as a digital multi‑meter, milli‑ohm meter, insulation tester, or Hi‑Pot test equipment.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Aerospace Avionics or related fields.
• Attention to detail and passion for space.
• Familiarity with torquing procedures, sizing fasteners and harness assembly/disassembly.
• Experience and capability to interface with software systems such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity working with digital work‑order‑based systems and reading electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and dimensional layout drawings.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

• 6+ years’ experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly, vehicle integration, testing, and processing.
• Experience with all types of solder termination and splicing.
• Experience with on‑vehicle repairs and working with different levels of cleanliness (Gross, Visual, or clean room).
• Certification in and/or knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection.
• IPC 620/620 Space Addendum certifications as well as IPC J‑STD certifications (past or present).

$29.91 – $41.87

• 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%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours per week).
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled…