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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Blue Origin, LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

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

This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Karman line - the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

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 an Avionics Test Technician, you will primarily fabricate, repair, and maintain our team's Avionics Test Equipment, with opportunities to support functional and environmental testing of flight avionics as a Test Operator. This is a dynamic, hands-on role requiring attention to detail, adaptability, and a passion for quality and continuous improvement.

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:

Using drawings, verbal communications, and heavy engineering collaboration as appropriate, fabricate/integrate, rework, repair, inspect, and maintain custom rackmount test systems and all associated hardware and harnessing

Responsibly maintain accurate configuration of test equipment throughout rework, repair, and maintenance activities

Review new equipment drawings for manufacturability and maintainability

Support equipment troubleshooting activities

Support build preparations by consulting project managers on schedule estimates, identifying tool/material shortages, and preparing job kits

Follow procedures to operate test equipment and complete testing of flight hardware

Identify improvements to test equipment, operations, and procedures and work with team members to implement them

Support lab organization, cleaning, and routine maintenance activities

Minimum Qualifications:

6+ years of industry experience building and integrating electrical assemblies and harnesses

Proficient in building and testing electrical harnesses including assembly, crimping, and soldering in accordance with IPC standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001, or equivalent

Proficient in interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and written procedures

Experience with electronic lab equipment such as power supplies and multimeters

Proficient in implementing ESD controls and best practices

Ability to use hand tools such as torque wrenches, screwdrivers, and crimpers

Strong written literacy and basic computer skills

Organized, detail-oriented, committed to safety, accuracy, and quality

Effective technical communication skills

Critical thinking skills for problem resolution

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities

Ability to independently lead assignments to completion

Willingness to work a minimum 40-hour week with occasional overtime

Ability to build trust and contribute to an inclusive culture

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework in electrical or electronic technology

4+ years experience in Aerospace Avionics or related fields

Certification or knowledge of IPC standards for electronic assembly and repair

Experience with complex test equipment troubleshooting

Experience with server rack integration or troubleshooting

Familiarity with network hardware

Experience with power and high-voltage systems

Skills in LabVIEW and Python

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