Technician - Avionics

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is hiring an Avionics Technician in Titusville, Florida. This position involves fabricating, testing, and installing avionic equipment for both flight and non-flight systems. You will work in a dynamic team, directly impacting the performance of spaceflight technology.

Key responsibilities include functional testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Candidates with aerospace manufacturing experience and a focus on quality are encouraged to apply. Multiple shifts available.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years for Level I Technician; 3+ for Level II; 5+ for Level III.
• Must lift 50 lbs and work in confined spaces.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible refugee.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install avionic equipment for flight/non-flight systems.
• Perform functional testing and operational checks of equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify avionic hardware as required.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Interpret engineering drawings

Precision calibration tools

Lifting and working at heights

Adhesives and sealants expertise

Basic computer applications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital multimeter

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Job description

Technician - Avionics

Fabricate and install avionics wiring harnesses for spaceflight hardware

Location: Titusville, Florida, United States

About The Role

Avionics Technician

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.

As an Avionics Technician at Blue Origin, you will provide tactical and technical support to engineering, production, and manufacturing teams by fabricating, testing, repairing, and installing avionic equipment for both flight and non-flight systems. You will work from schematics, diagrams, and detailed written instructions to assemble, validate, troubleshoot, and upgrade avionics components such as wire harnesses, sensors, and flight control devices. Your responsibilities span the entire lifecycle of avionics equipment, ensuring every system meets the highest standards of safety and mission readiness across both prototype and operational hardware.

Position Specific Details

• Shifts: A | Mon‑Fri (6am‑2:30pm), B | Mon‑Fri (2pm‑10:30pm), C | Fri‑Sun (6am‑6:30pm), D | Fri‑Sun (6pm‑6:30am)
• Location: Space Coast, FL
• Relocation: Available

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and install avionic equipment—including wire harnesses, sensors, avionics boxes, and instrumentation—for both flight and non‑flight systems.
• Perform functional testing, validation, and operational checkout of avionics equipment using test apparatus such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized diagnostic tools.
• Diagnose, repair, and modify avionic hardware as required, using schematics, diagrams, and detailed work instructions.
• Operate precision calibrated tools (e.g., torque wrenches, micrometers) to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Mate/demate harnesses, route cables, perform soldering, crimping, connector rework, and sensor installations to aerospace standards.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance activities proactively during production and as part of continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and apply 5S principles for safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support projects and share technical expertise.
• Accurately document work completed and provide timely feedback to engineering and quality teams.

Team Focus & Domain Expertise

As a member of the avionics team, you will work at the cutting edge of spaceflight technology, directly impacting the performance and reliability of Blue Origin's launch vehicles. Your expertise ensures the quality and readiness of hardware used in both operational missions and ground/test environments. You will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and the safe, repeatable advancement of human spaceflight.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience Levels with aerospace manufacturing, integration, or another related field. (0‑3 years Level I Technician, 3+ Level II Technician, 5+ Level III Technician, 8+ Sr Level Technician)
• Ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience with precision calibration tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights (work stands, ladders, lifts) and/or in confined spaces.
• Expertise with adhesives, sealants, and fasteners.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including Windows and Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified in IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, J‑STD‑001 Solder (including Space Addendum), NASA‑STD‑8739.4.
• Experience with spaceflight hardware assembly, integration, and test.
• Skilled in soldering, crimping, connector rework, and basic harness fabrication and repair.
• Ability to test and install sensors (accelerometers, thermocouples, pressure sensors, strain gages, microphones, RTDs, and cameras).
• Experience in cable routing, mating/demating harnesses, part marking, and safety cabling.
• Use of digital multimeter for continuity, resistance, and voltage readings.
• Confidence in reading and interpreting 2D drawings, basic measurement techniques (rulers/tapes), and using hand tools.
• Meticulous attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
• Demonstrated success in 'hands‑on' roles, with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to adapt in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Previous experience supporting both flight and non‑flight/ground support systems.

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.
• 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 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.