Electrical Manufacturing Engineering Technician III

Application close date:

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

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 a member of the Blue Origin family of companies Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be responsible for production and testing of electrical assemblies, assembly of printed circuit board assemblies, harnesses, and polymeric processes. The technician will also be responsible for the upkeep, orderliness, and inventory of the electronics lab and related assembly areas.

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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• You will be required to work from Altadena, CA

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• 5+ years working in an engineering field and/or electronic assembly environment
• Soldering and PCBA assembly and rework
• General knowledge of electronics test equipment: Oscilloscope, DMM, Function Gen, etc.
• Fabrication of cable harnesses in compliance with NASA STD 8739.4 or IPC 620
• Interpret electrical assembly drawings to build detailed fabrication work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure accuracy and clarity of instructions.
• Ownership and support of electronics test lab and equipment
• Board and system test and debug
• Electronics test support: EMI/EMC, Vibration, Thermal
• Test set development
• Support engineering team in various projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with most of the following:
  • Electronics hardware assembly via IPC J STD-001
  • Harness assembly per NASA STD 8739.4
  • Polymerics application per NASA STD 8739.1• [System, machine, or skill specific requirement]
• 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.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in an AS9100 environment
• Space flight hardware validation & verification experience a plus
• Experience in working with ERP software and proficiency in compiling fabrication instructions.

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $35.52-$49.73

Other site ranges may differ

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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