Technician - Assembly & Integration II Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Engineering

Assembly & Integration Technician

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!

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.

As an Assembly & Integration Technician at Blue Origin, you will provide hands-on technical support to engineering, production, and manufacturing teams by performing activities such as assembly, integration, testing, modification, and checkout of aerospace systems and hardware. Working from engineering drawings, schematics, and detailed work instructions, you will build, integrate, and troubleshoot prototype and production electro-mechanical systems, avionics, and specialized test equipment.

You will perform operational tests, fault isolation, and assist in remedying malfunctions, ensuring all systems meet rigorous quality and safety standards. This role requires proficiency using a wide range of manufacturing and diagnostic tools, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to supporting Blue Origin's mission of safe and reliable spaceflight.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Testing and qualifying avionics including thermal, vibe and ATP.
Configure production work areas with necessary tooling and equipment to ensure efficient workflow and minimize delays during high-rate manufacturing transitions.
Soldering PCBAs and other SMT level board work down to 0201
Fabricating wire harness/cable assemblies
Integrating avionics and ground support hardware into electronics testbeds
Provide feedback on new assemblies, identifying needed improvements to existing designs and improving or updating outdated designs.
Serve internal and external customers, across multiple systems and multiple platforms.
To foster a focus on safety, collaboration and quality allowing us to work together to determine the best path forward, balancing speed and safety to create high quality components that will propel future astronauts and payloads into space for the improvement of humanity.
Contribute to lab 5s initiatives and process improvement projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience with ESD prevention and controls
Novice understanding of basic electronics theory – voltage, resistance, current
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures.
2+ years of experience in assembly of avionics, medical devices, or other similar high precision assemblies.
Proficient in the use of basic electronic lab test equipment, such as power supplies and handheld multimeters
Ability to use standard mechanical tools, precision measuring devices and fabrication shop equipment.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Basic computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and desire for continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

Current or expired certifications in PCBA inspection (IPC-A-610), harness assembly (IPC/WHMA-A-620), soldering (J-STD-001), PCBA rework (IPC-7711/7721)
Experience handling/installing ESD sensitive components.
Experience with hipot and/or Cirris harness testers
Experience in staking and conformal coating
Experience with potting
Experience working in a R&D within space, aviation, automotive or medical fields.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $24.74 - $34.63

Other site ranges may differ

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