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SalaryAt 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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is a part of the Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.
As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of Integration Technicians, you will provide avionics/instrumentation support for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of launch operations. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee's additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform fabrication, installation and checkout of wire harnesses, ground support systems.
- Work with sophisticated flight hardware, and instrumentation systems.
- Perform test article integration and checkout.
- Review, edit and follow test procedures and processes.
- Operate test facility and ground support equipment.
- General troubleshooting of Instrumentation, and flight avionics systems.
- Collaborate with engineers on design concepts/improvements and development tests.
- Safely work with hazardous chemicals and high-pressure fluid and gas systems.
- Explore opportunities for continuous improvements to promote workplace safety and efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with Avionics test tools (Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators etc.).
- Ability to interpret and follow electrical diagrams such as AutoCAD and P&ID drawings.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with Test, flight and safety critical hardware.
- Experience with Data Acquisition Systems and Sensors.
- Familiar with low voltage Instrumentation and Control systems, 4-20mA signals, and thermocouples.
- Able to work in remote locations on varying schedules to include multiple shifts.
- Knowledge of High Voltage systems used in aerospace applications.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- 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
- 3-5+ years' experience in propulsion facility/systems or launch vehicle operation, integration, or maintenance.
- J-Std IPC 620 certification, NASA 8739.4 certification, or equivalent.
- Strong aerospace and avionics background and/or military experience.
- Experience with 38999 connectors and Mil-Std circular connectors.
- Experience with WAGO push-in termination blocks, or similar type.
- Experience with installation of strain gauges, LVDTs and other instrumentation components.
- Solid understanding of a variety of rocket propellants, including, liquid oxygen, liquid hydrogen and other cryogenics.
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
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.
Benefits
Benefits include: 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.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 "EEO Is the Law," 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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
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