Avionics Lab Technician - TeraWave Hardware

Avionics Lab Technician - Tera Wave Lead  hands-on avionics hardware assembly and testing for spaceflight readiness in the lab

Location:

Seattle, Washington

Compensation: $130, USD / year

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!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with Tera Wave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

As part of the Spacecraft Bus Avionics team, you will be responsible building test equipment and harnesses supporting Avionics test campaigns. As part of the development team, you will work with a team of design engineers to design, develop, and verify high-performance avionics hardware for space flight vehicles.

The team is looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact the program. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assembling flight-grade avionics test equipment
• Tracking lab inventory and calibration records.
• Building 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• Provide feedback on new assemblies, identifying needed improvements to existing designs and improving or updating outdated designs.
• Contribute to lab 5s initiatives and process improvement projects.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 equipment, 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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
• 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
• Experience working in R&D within space, aviation, automotive or medical fields.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $ - $

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