Space Coast, FL, United States
Full Time
a month ago
Job description
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!
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention to safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for fabricating, inspecting, and testing avionics assemblies for various spaceflight systems. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight
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!
Responsibilities:
Assist with transition from development to production, including qualification schedules and first articles
Responsible for the fabrication and repair activities of various cable harnesses, including but not limited to signal cables, RF cables, fiber optic cables, high data rate cables, power cables, potting processes, etc.
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.
Qualifications:
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 2-5 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
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances
Demonstrates understanding and can apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma principles/DFSS/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder)
Desired:
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 any of the following: 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, screwdriver, etc.)
Ensure test systems are setup per Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and Qualification Test Procedures (QTPs)
Assist in resolving operational issues found during process testing including but not limited to Hi-Pot, Kelvin setup, bandwidth/throughput, RF/VSWR, tensile, and automated test equipment testing
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
Must be physically able to:
Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small restricted areas.
Lift and carry 50 lbs.
Ability to successfully pass a vision test (not color blind, 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/20)
Work 1st,2nd, or 3rd shift, as well as overtime, when necessary.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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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