Electro - Mechanical Technician I

Blue Origin LLC; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC’s Honeybee Robotics unit in Longmont, CO, seeks an Electro-Mechanical Technician II to join our motion control team assembling flight and development hardware for space missions. The role emphasizes precise mechanical and electrical assembly, soldering, polymerics, harness work, and adherence to IPC/NASA workmanship standards; certifications within 90 days are required.

Hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with lunch break.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year working in an engineering field and/or precision mechanical assembly environment.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical and/or electronics hardware.
• Working knowledge of standard mechanical electrical tools: torque wrenches, soldering irons, hand tools, etc.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, interconnect drawings, and wire lists.
• Ability to accurately follow detailed work instructions and document simple to medium complexity assembly processes.
• First‑hand knowledge and experience with shop travelers and production procedures and processes.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Experience working with Quality Control inspectors and Quality Assurance personnel.
• Ability to interface and collaborate with Manufacturing and Design Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard workflow documentation.
• Follow standard workmanship processes in accordance with IPC J-STD-001 Solder Certification with Space Addendum, NASA-STD-8739.4 Cable Harness Certification, NASA-STD-8739.1 Polymeric Application Certification.
• Soldering wire terminations, and splices.
• Polymerics (epoxy) mixing and application.
• Cabling and harness assembly and modifications.
• Precision mechanical assembly using standard hand tools and calibrated precision tools.
• Testing and validation of assemblies.
• Fundamental problem reporting Non-Conforming Material Processing.
• Provide feedback to leadership and engineering regarding suggested updates to processes.

Skills

Precision assembly

Engineering experience

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Tools

Torque wrenches

Soldering irons

Calibrated tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

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!

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA’s Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope.

We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

Our Motion Control business unit in Longmont, Colorado specializes in the high-quality assembly of complex motion control hardware — including framed gear motors, solar array drive assemblies, multi-axis gimbals, and reaction wheel assemblies — all built to perform flawlessly in the most extreme environments.

We are looking for technically sharp individuals who take ownership of their work, collaborate well in a team setting, and bring the attention to detail required to deliver excellence in spaceflight hardware within a high-tempo environment.

Honeybee Robotics, a Blue Origin company, is seeking an Electro‑Mechanical Technician II to join our team of technicians and manufacturing engineers assembling flight and development hardware.

Within our Motion Control business unit, you will contribute to mechanism and controller builds for systems and components destined to land on the moon, orbit the Earth, and advance the next generation of space exploration.

Special Mentions

Must have the ability to successfully achieve the following certifications with the first 90 days of employment: IPC J-STD-001 Solder Certification with Space Addendum, NASA-STD-8739.4 Cable Harness Certification, NASA-STD-8739.1 Polymeric Application Certification

Expected hours from 7AM to 3:30PM with lunch break.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow standard workflow documentation.
• Follow standard workmanship processes in accordance with IPC J-STD-001 Solder Certification with Space Addendum, NASA-STD-8739.4 Cable Harness Certification, NASA-STD-8739.1 Polymeric Application Certification.
• Soldering wire terminations, and splices.
• Polymerics (epoxy) mixing and application.
• Cabling and harness assembly and modifications.
• Precision mechanical assembly using standard hand tools and calibrated precision tools.
• Testing and validation of assemblies.
• Fundamental problem reporting Non-Conforming Material Processing.
• Provide feedback to leadership and engineering regarding suggested updates to processes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year working in an engineering field and/or precision mechanical assembly environment.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical and/or electronics hardware.
• Working knowledge of standard mechanical electrical tools: torque wrenches, soldering irons, hand tools, etc.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, interconnect drawings, and wire lists.
• Ability to accurately follow detailed work instructions and document simple to medium complexity assembly processes.
• First‑hand knowledge and experience with shop travelers and production procedures and processes.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Experience working with Quality Control inspectors and Quality Assurance personnel.
• Ability to interface and collaborate with Manufacturing and Design Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of electro‑mechanical technician experience.
• Perform layout, assembly, and wiring of complex electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with soldering surface mount (SMT) and through‑hole components on circuit card and flex circuit assemblies.
• Experience with soldering, de‑soldering, and reworking electronic assemblies.
• Ability to fabricate simple to medium difficulty automotive or space cables and harnesses (containing shielded and unshielded wires, etc.) with crimp, solder, and other industry standard termination methods.
• Current certifications for the following workmanship standards needed for the position: IPC J-STD-001 Solder Certification, NASA-STD-8739.4 Cable Harness Certification or IPC-A-620 Space, NASA-STD-8739.1 Polymeric Application Certification or IPC-A-610.

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $22.68 - $31.74 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, you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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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

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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%
• 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.

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 work force. 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.

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We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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