Process Test Engineer III - Cable Harness Shop

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 towards 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 diverse and hardworking team of experts you will directly support program execution for Process Test Engineering for all Blue Origin products.  We are seeking a Process Test Engineer for the Cable and Harness Fabrication Shop. You will have significant contributions in the areas of component specification, component selection, tool design, testing, and delivering hardware for all Blue Origin products. This position requires versatility, technical ability, effective communication, and strong project management skills.

We work with the designers, systems engineers, and analysts to plan and perform development and production test campaigns for cables, harnesses, and sensors for flight hardware to meet an aggressive production schedule. We plan and support testing on development and flight hardware.

To be successful in this role you will need to author and maintain detailed and repeatable test plans and procedures; define, procure, setup, and maintain test fixtures, and test support equipment; ensure component standardization across programs, where appropriate; oversee environmental testing of components within our test facilities; and conduct data reviews and prepare reports to ensure successful component qualification.

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 include but are not limited to:

• Perform engineering drawing review and drive testability and manufacturability into designs.
• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
• Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the fabrication and test process.
• Support debugging and troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Design, develop, and implement test tools and software to automate testing processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.
• Perform and lead others in the development of specific project plans, managing risks, tracking, reporting on status, and resolving blocking issues.
• Document test results per program requirements and communicate risks, issues, and solutions to peers with various technical backgrounds and areas of expertise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of experience working with cables, harness, or sensors and including hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: prototyping, design, integration, and/or test.
• Experience with data acquisition and automation systems (LABVIEW, NI TestStand, etc.)
• Experience with DITMCO testing for electrical characterization and high potential testing.
• Aerospace wiring harness fabrication experience to include transition to semi or full automation.
• Certification or strong familiarization with IPC-620.
• Experience developing special electronic test equipment and troubleshooting equipment.
• Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab tests and troubleshooting equipment.
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle.
• Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
• 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.
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.

Desired:

• Aerospace wiring harness fabrication experience to include transition to semi or full automation.
• Experience handling or testing avionics components.
• Experience leading failure investigations.
• Experience with vacuum chambers.
• Experience with Environmental Testing (proof, leak, vibration, thermal, etc.).
• Understanding of digital, analog, and mixed-signal parts and their use.
• General proficiency with CAD (CREO) and GD&T
• Soldering, PCB rework, crimping, harness/connector assembly.
• Green Belt Certification.
• Broad experience in hardware manufacturing: welding, assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, chemical coatings, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, etc.
• Understanding of safety-critical systems development (aerospace, medical, automotive).
• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it.

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.

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