Technical Specialist III, Avionics Test & Production

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of technicians, you will provide tactical and technical support to Engineering and Production by building, wiring, checking out, and maintaining the testers, fixtures, and harnesses used to verify avionics for New Glenn and Blue Moon. You will also execute production and acceptance tests. You will work from schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, work instructions, and approved test procedures to assemble, test, and troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical systems.

You will perform operational tests and fault isolation on test equipment and hardware under test, record accurate measurement data, and help engineers determine corrective actions. You will use test and diagnostic equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, data acquisition hardware, and specialized test apparatus.

• Special Mentions
• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time

Day Shift

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Build, wire, and assemble testers, fixtures, cables, and harnesses per drawings and work instructions - 25%
• Execute production and acceptance tests per approved procedures; record and report test data - 25%
• Perform diagnostic testing, fault isolation, and troubleshooting on testers and hardware under test - 20%
• Install, maintain, and keep test equipment ready, including calibration status, repairs, and spares, to reduce tester downtime - 15%
• Support engineers with root cause analysis, nonconformance investigations, and design-for-manufacturability feedback - 10%
• Ensure work is performed and documented per applicable standards, ESD controls, and procedures; support audits and test readiness reviews (TRRs) - 5%

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3-5 years of experience in electronics or electromechanical assembly, manufacturing, or test
• Working knowledge of wire harness fabrication, soldering, crimping, and electrical assembly
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and BOMs
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement instruments (calipers, torque tools, multimeters)
• Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and test instrumentation
• 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

• Engineering technology degree or related discipline
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 certification
• Experience with aerospace, ATE, or production test environments
• Experience with ESD-controlled work areas and work-order or MES systems
• Culture 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 an 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.
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