Avionics Integration Technical Specialist

Blue Origin

Full-time - Mid Level

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Avionics Integration Technical Specialist at Blue Origin plays a crucial role in the fabrication, inspection, and testing of avionics assemblies for various spaceflight systems. This position is integral to ensuring safe and repeatable spaceflight, directly impacting the future of space exploration. The specialist will work within a collaborative team environment, applying technical expertise and leadership skills to support the transition from development to production, while adhering to safety standards and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the transition from development to production, including qualification schedules and first articles.
• Responsible for the integration and repair activities of various cable harnesses, including signal cables, RF cables, fiber optic cables, high data rate cables, and power cables.
• Perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance.
• Support vehicle/launch operations installation of open-ended harnesses by performing field installations.
• Perform mate/de-mate, cleaning, inspection, length/breakout measuring, reassembly, and testing of harnesses and sub-systems.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
• Adhere to ESD and safety standards.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5-10 years in a direct manufacturing position, working on aerospace programs or production lines heavily involving a range of manufacturing methods and techniques, in both leadership and hands-on roles; experience on aerospace production programs a plus.
• Experience with harsh environment cable harness assemblies including power, signal, fiber optic, and high data rate cables.
• Demonstrates understanding and can apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma principles/DFSS/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen.
• Experience in aerospace avionics/harnessing or related fields.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Extremely customer-focused with strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge in avionics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of operating test equipment (Hi-Pot tester, Kelvin setup tester, sweep generators, multi-meters, torque meters, etc.).
• Has worked with IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-DTL-22520, NASA-STD-8739, J-STD-001, and/or ANSI/ESD S20.20.
• Manual dexterity to handle all types of hand tools (wrenches, pliers, crimp, screwdrivers, etc.).
• Basic math skills to read and use various dimensional measurement tools (tape measure, calipers, etc.).
• Experienced in handling aerospace components.
• Experienced in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment.

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
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.