Harnessing 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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

Enterprise Engineering: This role is part of Enterprise Program Management (EPM), where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing. EPM allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities, hardware, and software and assists business units in identifying, selecting, and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to _5_% of the time

• Shifts available: 8am-4:30pm

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Building a variety of different harnesses and often rapidly shift 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.

• Provide feedback on new assemblies, identifying needed improvements to existing designs and improving or updating outdated designs.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. Each Technician is a valued part of the chain that supports safe, affordable, and regular human spaceflight.

• A focus on safety, collaboration and quality allows 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

• Familiarity with fabricating, inspecting, and repairing wire harness assemblies.

• Prior experience with standard harnessing tools as well as measuring and layout of assembly. Experience with wire stripping, crimping, and splicing using both manual and automated processes.

• Experience with using testing/trouble shooting tools such as a digital multi-meter, milli-ohm meter, insulation tester or Hi-Pot test equipment.

• At least 4-6 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 as well reading electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and dimensional layout drawings.

• Able to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

• 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

• 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 working in a R&D within space, tech, or aviation.

• Certification in and/or Knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection.

• IPC 620 or similar harnessing certification

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $29.03-$40.65

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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