Lab Test Technician / Electrical Engineer 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!  

This role is part of Enterprise Engineering, where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing. EE 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.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of human space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable crewed and non-crewed space missions to Low Earth Orbit, to the Moon and Beyond. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth!

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will perform various activities in support of our team and customers such as board bring-up, prototyping, solder rework, and test planning.  We are looking for someone experienced and hands-on with the ability to adapt to various lab needs while maintaining focus on quality.

Responsibilities:

• Support hardware demos (bring-up and functional operation) and ensure prototypes operate within specification.
• PCB troubleshooting, rework and soldering as required (some fine pitch), board-level rework, some level of hands-on assembly and modification.
• Manage cabling and wiring for test racks to support test.
• Contribute to maintenance of parts database.
• Travel as necessary to assist team with external testing needs.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in small engineering / electronics lab work
• Experience with all or most of the following:
  • Procedural PCB bring-up, bench setup/tear-down
  • Using standard electronics assembly tools, hand soldering and basic electronic test equipment (multimeters, power supplies, scopes, analyzers).
  • Fabricating, terminating, and repair/testing of wire harnesses.
  • Performing electronics lab management / maintenance
  • Test instrument calibration
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Passion for hands-on problem solving and avionics test
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 
• Domestic travel required (10-25%). Foreign travel possible.
• 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.  

Desired:

• 5+ years experience in small engineering / electronics lab work
• Certification in and/or knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection.
• Experience with schematic capture / layout (Altium highly preferred).
• Familiarity with git and JIRA
• Capability to use or learn software for basic test automation (LabView, Python, etc.)
• Experience developing and testing hardware to IPC standards
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-883
• Associates or B.S. degree  in electrical, computer engineering or related field

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $103,230.00-$144,522.00

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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card ho