Solar R&D Technician III - TeraWave Constellation

Blue Origin LLC

Woodmont Beach, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, CDL Driver's License, Calibration, Cleanroom, Cost Control, Crane, Disability Accommodations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Forklift, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Legal, Machine Tool, Material Moving, Medical Records, Metrology, Military, Onboarding, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Road Tests, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Analysis, Test Equipment, Testing, Traceability, Welding, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Woodmont Beach, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers you will help pioneer the space power systems that will energize TeraWave and future Blue Origin missions. The Solar Center of Excellence is building world-class capabilities in solar array development-from materials and processes to test and qualification-and you'll grow your skills at the forefront of that effort. If you thrive on hands-on problem solving, take pride in craftsmanship, and want your work to directly enable humanity's future in space, this is the team for you.

Special Mentions:

Relocation provided

Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assemble solar cell strings under direction; perform welding/tabbing, adhesive dispense, lamination/encapsulation, and rework per work instructions

Operate solar simulators, IV flash, EL imaging under guidance; log data accurately and maintain traceability

Support TVAC, thermal cycling, AO/UV exposure setups; assist with test article prep and post-test inspections

Assist with deployment test rig builds and operation; support sensor installation and instrumented tests

Follow ESD, cleanroom, FOD controls; maintain cleanliness of work areas and support calibration of tools/metrology

Conduct incoming inspections and basic metrology (pull/shear, thickness, flatness) under supervision

Identify and escalate build issues; execute containment and rework under direction; document NCs accurately

Support development and review of WIs/checklists; participate in process improvement initiatives

Assist with fixture/tooling maintenance; perform safe lifts/transfers of fragile assemblies

Maintain lab organization (5S), consumable inventory, and support equipment preventive maintenance

Work collaboratively in a scrappy cross-disciplinary R&D environment with a geographically distributed team

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/equivalent; 4+ years aerospace hardware assembly/test (or AS degree with 2+ years)

Hands-on experience with welding, adhesive dispense, lamination/encapsulation, or rework

Experience operating test equipment and recording data with traceability

Test article prep and post-test inspection experience

ESD/cleanroom/FOD compliance; basic metrology experience; NC documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

6-8+ years aerospace hardware experience

IPC J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 certifications (CIS) or NASA-STD-8739 series training

Hands-on stringing/tabbing experience

Experience with solar simulators, IV flash, or EL imaging

Exposure to TVAC, thermal cycling, or environmental test operations

Experience with deployment mechanisms or instrumented testing

Forklift/overhead crane and precision handling certifications

Preventive maintenance experience on lab equipment

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $36.60 - $51.23

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," 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 atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of 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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