Avionics Test Equipment 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!  

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 space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. 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 diverse and hardworking team of electronics manufacturing professionals, you will play a key role in the development and deployment of complex manufacturing test equipment for spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on the development of the next generation rocket engines that will take us back to the moon…this time to stay.  You will be responsible for the development, troubleshooting, maintenance and operation of advanced rocket engine Avionics’ Test Systems, as well as installation and qualification at Blue’s electronics manufacturing suppliers.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include:

• Work directly with Tester Hardware and Tester Software Engineers in the development, test and qualification of Test System’s hardware and software applications

• Build harnessing and load box assemblies for Test systems

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration on Engine Avionics’ Test Systems

• Review, improve and execute various test procedures and processes

• Provide input on how to streamline test procedures as well as incorporate process improvement techniques into the manufacturing testing processes and procedures

• General troubleshooting of Test Systems’, Instrumentation and Software Debugging

• Uphold 5S principles to keep the AVINPI Team’s avionics test lab clean and organized

• Manage the development test asset hardware or Device Under Test (DUT) and test system configurations during the test system development phase

• Bring up and qualify Blue test systems at EMS suppliers

Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience in electronic test systems troubleshooting, repair, and operation

• 2years' experience assembly or manufacturing experience, including solder work

• Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience

• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings and schematics

• Ability to read and understand technical manuals/detailed work instructions

• Demonstrated ability to work with electronic test instruments, systems and software

• Strong knowledge of 5S, ESD, FOD and Tool Control best practices

• Ability to lead and train fellow technicians in the use and troubleshooting of various Test Systems

• Basic knowledge in electronics and common passive components found in Test Systems

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Windchill

• High attention to detail

• 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.

Desired:

• 4+ years’ experience in the aerospace industry, aerospace maintenance or aerospace engineering.

• 4+ years’ experience supporting manufacturing test systems for space grade avionics.

 

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 perfe