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Blue Origin LLC Avionics on vehicle Technician III, New Shepard in Seattle, Washington
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! This role is part of New Shepard Operations in Kent but supports all Business Units and groups across all Blue Origin facilities. As part of a hardworking team of technicians, you will assemble, install, and evaluate electrical harness assemblies for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all production, evaluation, and development of light-grade Avionics Harnessing and electrical systems installs. You will be working on the New Shepard rocket or Crew capsule pre and final routing harnesses, install flight equipment and other electrical item necessary to make the vehicle complete electrically. You will also work in the Avionics Harness Lab as required and requires a high level of proficiency in the technical aspects of the work such as measuring and layout, terminating a variety of electrical connections on mechanical assemblies and performing various assembly soldering operations. Once complete you will perform different verification tests to ensure we are producing the highest quality product. Special Mentions: Relocation Provided Shift: Monday - Thursday (5am- 3:30pm PST) Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Building a variety of different harnesses and often rapidly shift focus from project to project, requiring a flexible mentality. Often assisting with new designs; working directly with engineering to determine standard processes and to vet new designs for improvement opportunities prior to production. Provide feedback on new assemblies, identifying needed improvements to existing designs and improving or updating outdated designs. Serve internal and external customers, across multiple systems and multiple platforms. Each Technician is a valued part of the chain that supports safe, affordable, and regular human spaceflight. A focus on safety, collaboration and quality allows us to work together to determine the best path forward, balancing speed and safety to create high quality components that will propel future astronauts and payloads into space for the improvement of humanity. Installing harness on vehicle including routing. Click bond installs. And final dressing of harnesses for flight. Adding electrical boxes/ Components per drawing or models Bonding and grounding Minimum Qualifications Familiarity with fabricating, inspecting, and repairing wire harness assemblies. Prior experience with standard harnessing tools as well as measuring and layout of assembly. Experience with wire stripping, crimping, and splicing using both manual and automated processes. Experience with using testing/trouble shooting tools such as a digital multi-meter, milli-ohm meter, insulation tester or Hi-Pot test equipment. At least 4-6 years' experience in Aerospace Avionics or related fields. Attention to detail and passion for space. Familiarity with torquing procedures, sizing fasteners and harness assembly/disassembly. Experience and capability to interface with software systems such as Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity working with digital work order-based systems as well reading electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and dimensional layout drawings. Able to lift 50 lbs. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional