Technician - Avionics II (Engines)

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance (short/long)

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Florida is seeking an Avionics Technician to fabricate, test, repair, and install avionics for flight and non-flight systems. You will work from schematics to assemble harnesses, sensors, and control devices while meeting safety and mission-readiness standards.

Responsibilities include functional testing with oscilloscopes and signal generators, diagnosing issues, and documenting all steps.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aerospace manufacturing, integration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and install avionics equipment per schematics.
• Perform functional testing and checkout of avionics equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and modify avionic hardware as required.
• Operate precision tools to ensure safety and quality.
• Document work and communicate with engineering and quality teams.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Engineering drawings

Calibration tools

Soldering/crimping

Windows/MS Office

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Calipers

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! 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:

This role is part of the Engines, In-Space Systems and Test Ops group and is in Kent but supports the Lunar Permanence group. As part of a hardworking team of technicians, you will assemble, repair, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the production, evaluation, and development of flight grade Lunar Avionics assemblies. Work in the Lab requires a high level of technical proficiency in work such as soldering, component-level board work, mechanical assembly, and assembly wiring.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience Levels with aerospace manufacturing, integration, or another related field. (3+ years of experience Level II)


• 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.

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 (e.g., 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.

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $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%


• 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.

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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here. Affiative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’sAffirmative 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. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are amission‑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 tobenefitEarth. 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.