Blue Origin

Sr. Technical Specialist - Avionics & Control Products

Blue Origin$124K — $174K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-year Associate's degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology
  • 8+ years of industry experience with electrical/electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
  • Proficient in using standard electronic lab test and troubleshooting equipment
  • Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational and attention-to-detail skills

Responsibilities

  • Participate in setup and execution of avionics tests like thermal and EMI campaigns
  • Coordinate with technicians for campaign execution
  • Support development with open box and card-to-card level testing
  • Perform checkout and troubleshoot electronic assemblies and test equipment
  • Create, review, and release test work orders
  • Configure and operate data acquisition systems and instrumentation
  • Analyze test data and collaborate on anomalies with engineering teams

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance, and life insurance options
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%
  • Stock options for employees working at least 20 hours/week
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks annually plus 14 company-paid holidays
  • Education Support Program for professional development
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

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. Blue Origin is self-funding rapid development of multiple in-space flight systems - over a range of sizes, propellant types, and technical challenge.

This position resides within the Avionics & Control Products (ACP) organization, part of the Engine Business Unit. As part of the ACP Product Execution team, you will test, troubleshoot, and deliver avionics to meet our engine build and launch goals.

The test systems will provide an environment to integrate the electronics and software for system development, verification, and validation. This will include software simulations and hardware emulators, as well as software for interfacing with these simulators and emulators.

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:

  • Participate in the setup, integration, execution, and review of avionics tests, including shock, vibration, thermal, and EMI campaigns


  • Coordinate with technicians for the execution of these campaigns


  • Support a development environment with open box testing and card to card level testing


  • Perform checkout and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies and test equipment


  • Create, review, and release test work orders.


  • Configure and operate data acquisition systems, and associated instrumentation


  • Analyze test data, generate test reports, and disposition anomalies in collaboration with design, test, and quality engineering


  • Maintain test equipment calibration, facility readiness, and compliance with AS9100 and internal quality management system requirements


Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2 year Associates degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology


  • 8+ years of industry experience with electrical/electro-mechanical assemblies


  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures


  • Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab test and troubleshooting equipment


  • Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills


  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and desire for continuous improvement


Preferred Qualifications:

  • B.S degree in electrical engineering


  • Working knowledge of EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461 test methods


  • Working knowledge of digital circuits, analog circuits, computers, microprocessors, and networks


  • Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Windchill, JIRA) and digital work order execution systems


  • IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification, or NASA workmanship standards experience


Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $124,476.00 - $174,265.35

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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 holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check
  • Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical


Benefits
  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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2000

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