Avionics Harnessing Technician | A & C Shift

BLUE ORIGIN; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,204 - 57,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off up to four weeks annually

Job summary

BLUE ORIGIN seeks a technician to support engineering and manufacturing of spaceflight systems in Seattle. The role involves assembling and evaluating electromechanical systems while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Aerospace Avionics, familiarity with wire harness assembly, and a strong attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary range and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with fabricating, inspecting, and repairing wire harness assemblies.
• Prior experience with standard harnessing tools and wire processing.
• Experience with digital work-order systems and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Build and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies for spaceflight systems.
• Work with engineering to vet new designs and improve existing ones.
• Support safe, affordable, and regular human spaceflight.

Skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with assembling wire harnesses

Experience with testing/troubleshooting tools

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

3 years experience in Aerospace Avionics

Tools

Digital multi-meter

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 troubleshooting 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 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‑3:30pm)
• 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 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 shifting 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.
• Providing feedback on new assemblies, identifying needed improvements to existing designs and improving or updating outdated designs.
• Serving internal and external customers across multiple systems and platforms. Each Technician is a valued part of the chain that supports safe, affordable, and regular human spaceflight.
• Focusing on safety, collaboration, and quality to determine the best path forward, balancing speed and safety to create high‑quality components that 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, measuring and layout of assembly. Experience with wire stripping, crimping, and splicing using both manual and automated processes.
• Experience with testing/troubleshooting 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 and 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).

Compensation Range for WA Applicants:

$29.91 – $41.87

Benefits:

• 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 per week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation:

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.