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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility. As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers you will own significant scopes of electrical integration and test efforts for space vehicles. This includes integrating electrical subsystems into the spacecraft, the assembly of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and execution of system level functional test in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Test of the Spacecraft Flight and non-flight hardware, software, and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)
• Assemble and troubleshoot Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)
• Write, authorize, and execute Electrical Test procedures
• Assemble and troubleshoot an integrated Spacecraft
• Configure Spacecraft and Support Equipment for test events
• Support integrated Spacecraft testing
• Participate in daily floor activities including harness integration, workmanship test of the spacecraft harnesses, and functional testing of the spacecraft system
• Work closely with Lead Test Engineer and Systems Engineering to review test cases, review test data, review hazard analysis, author work orders, and resolve spacecraft workmanship defects
• Ability to work on elevated platforms and enclosed spaces with appropriate PPE

Minimum Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge and practical experience in several of the following areas:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of technical experience, Master's Degree plus 0 years of technical experience OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 8 years of technical experience.
• Experience testing a Space Program or Missile Defense Program production hardware
• Experience assembling a Space Program or Missile Defense Program production hardware
• Possesses a working knowledge of Radio-Frequency (RF) instrumentation, digital acquisition systems, and fundamental understanding of electrical Instrumentation commonly used on Space/Military hardware
• Experience troubleshooting integrated vehicle or major sub-assembly electrical issues, such as ground loops, coupled voltages, shorted electrical signals, and broken electrical circuits.
• On the job experience using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network/spectrum analyzers, rf power meters, electronic load banks, power supplies, and break out boxes to capture electrical signals
• Working knowledge of electrical signal preservation techniques
• Familiarity troubleshooting high speed serial interface protocols such as TCP/IP, SPACEWIRE, LVDS, RS422/485, and 1553
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Self-motivated and able to effectively work in small teams
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Desired:

• 10 years of spacecraft electrical test experience
• Experience integrating spacecraft harnessing
• Experience operating system level test console
• Electrical Ground Support Equipment design and build experience
• Linux operating system experience
• Python Code development experience
• LabVIEW code development experience
• Person in Charge Training for test events
• Test Conductor Experience
• Experience Developing and Executing Electronic Work Orders Experience executing environmental testing of production hardware
• Experience troubleshooting command, communication, and control ground platforms

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.

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