Avionics Harnessing Technician | A & C Shift

Blue Origin; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Kent, WA, is seeking an Avionics Harnessing Technician for A & C shifts to assemble, repair, and evaluate flight-grade harnesses and assemblies. You will work across lab and manufacturing floors, applying soldering, wiring, and mechanical skills to support spaceflight systems.

Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering, updating processes, and ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery of critical components for propulsion and avionics systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Aerospace Avionics or related fields.
• Familiarity with wire harness fabrication, inspection, and repair.
• Experience with testing/troubleshooting tools (multimeter, insulation tester, Hi-Pot).
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in lab or vehicle environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies for spaceflight systems.
• Fabricate harnesses and assist with new designs with engineering input.
• Support safety, quality, and documentation across manufacturing and test ops.
• Read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams for layout and build.

Skills

Wire harness fabrication

Harness inspection

Electrical wiring

Testing troubleshooting tools

Reading drawings

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Digital multimeter

Hi-Pot tester

Insulation tester

Torque tools

Job description

Avionics Harnessing Technician | A & C Shift### Avionics Harnessing Technician | A & C ShiftApply: Greater Seattle Area: Posted Today: R75619Application 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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.**Job Description Summary:**Provides hands-on support to Engineering/Production/Manufacturing by performing activities such as, test, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of electro/mechanical systems. Applications may include electronic circuits, power distribution, life/vehicle critical safety systems and battery systems. Work is performed from schematics, diagrams, written descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Performs work in both Laboratory setting as well as work on manufacturing floor or on vehicle depending on manufacturing needs.**Position Specific Details:*** Shifts: A | Mon-Thur (5:00am-3:30pm), C | Fri-Sun (5:00am-5:30pm)* Location: WA, Kent* Relocation: Available**Job Description:**This role is part of the Engines, In-Space Systems and Test Ops group and is in Kent but supports all Business Units and groups across all Blue Origin facilities.As part of a hardworking team of technicians, you will assemble, repair, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the production, evaluation, and development of Flight-grade Avionics. Work in the Avionics Hardware Lab requires a high level of technical proficiency in work such as soldering, component-level board work, mechanical assembly, and assembly wiring.**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Building a variety of different harnesses and often rapidly shift focus from project to project, requiring a flexible mentality.* Often assisting with new designs; working directly with engineering to determine standard processes and to vet new designs for improvement opportunities prior to production.* Provide feedback on new assemblies, identifying needed improvements to existing designs and improving or updating outdated designs.* Serve internal and external customers, across multiple systems and multiple platforms. Each Technician is a valued part of the chain that supports safe, affordable, and regular human spaceflight.* A focus on safety, collaboration and quality allows us to work together to determine the best path forward, balancing speed and safety to create high quality components that will propel future astronauts and payloads into space for the improvement of humanity.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Familiarity with fabricating, inspecting, and repairing wire harness assemblies.* Prior experience with standard harnessing tools as well as measuring and layout of assembly. Experience with wire stripping, crimping, and splicing using both manual and automated processes.* Experience with using testing/trouble shooting tools such as a digital multi-meter, milli-ohm meter, insulation tester or Hi-Pot test equipment.* At least 3 years’ experience in Aerospace Avionics or related fields.* Attention to detail and passion for space.* Familiarity with torquing procedures, sizing fasteners and harness assembly/disassembly.* Experience and capability to interface with software systems such as Microsoft Office Suite.* Familiarity working with digital work order-based systems as well reading electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and dimensional layout drawings.* Able to lift 50 lbs.**Preferred Qualifications:*** 6+ years’ experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly, vehicle integration, testing and processing.* Experience with all types of solder termination and splicing.* Experience with on-vehicle repairs and working with different levels of cleanliness (Gross, Visual or clean room).* Certification in and/or Knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection.* IPC 620/620 Space Addendum certifications as well as IPC J-STD certifications (past or present).### Base Pay Range for:WA applicants is $24.74 - $34.63**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.