Cable Harness​/Electronics Assembly Technician Level 2 - 1st Shift

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

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will build and test avionics hardware to support various aspects of spacecraft development and qualification. In this role, you will have impact on many different aspects of spaceflight vehicle development and production!

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!

• Shifts available: day shift Monday-Friday
• Interviews will include a technical assessment requiring a computer

• Building wire harness/cable assemblies (primary responsibility - at least 90% of daily work)
• Troubleshooting and repairing electronic assemblies
• Integrating avionics and ground support hardware into the software and hardware test beds
• Supporting system testing

• 2+ years of experience with assembling cable harnesses
• 2+ years of experience in assembly of avionics, medical devices, or other similar safety-critical fields
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures
• Experience with common hand tools, such as torque wrenches and screw drivers
• Proficient in the use of basic electronic lab test equipment, such as power supplies and handheld multimeters
• Understanding of ESD prevention and controls
• Good understanding of basic electronics theory – voltage, resistance, current
• Basic digital literacy and familiarity with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, etc)
• Ability to follow written assembly procedures
• Ability to learn new skills quickly
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to thrive as a member of a collaborative team

• 2-year Associates degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology
• Current or expired certifications in PCBA inspection (IPC-A-610), harness assembly (IPC/WHMA-A-620), soldering (J-STD-001), PCBA rework (IPC-7711/7721)
• Experience with 5S or LEAN Six Sigma
• Experience with hipot harness testers
• Experience with potting connectors
• Experience with high voltage systems or NFPA 70E training
• Experience with ANSI-ESD-S20.20
• Experience with AS9100

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $24.74 - $34.63

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.

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