Aerospace Fabrication Specialist

4 weeks ago

Merritt Island, Florida, United States Blue Origin Full time
Aerospace Technician

At Blue Origin, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As an Aerospace Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our spacecraft systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the transition from development to production, including qualification schedules and first articles.
  • Responsible for the fabrication and repair activities of various cable harnesses, including signal cables, RF cables, fiber optic cables, high data rate cables, power cables, and potting processes.
  • Perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance.
  • Support vehicle/launch operations installation of open-ended harnesses by performing field installations.
  • Perform mate/de-mate, cleaning, inspection, length/breakout measuring, reassembly, and testing of harnesses and sub-systems.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
  • Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
  • Adhere to ESD and safety standards.
Requirements:
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 2-5 years in a direct manufacturing position, working on aerospace programs or production lines heavily involving a range of manufacturing methods and techniques, in both leadership and hands-on roles; experience on aerospace production programs a plus.
  • Experience with harsh environment cable harness assemblies including power, signal, fiber optic, and high data rate cables.
  • Demonstrates understanding and can apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma principles/DFSS/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen.
  • Experience in aerospace avionics/harnessing or related fields.
  • Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
  • Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
  • Extremely customer-focused with strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances.
  • Demonstrates understanding and can apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma principles/DFSS/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • 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.
Desired:
  • Knowledge in avionics manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of operating test equipment (Hi-Pot tester, Kelvin setup tester, sweep generators, multi-meters, torque meters, etc.).
  • Has worked with any of the following: IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-DTL-22520, NASA-STD-8739, J-STD-001, and/or ANSI/ESD S20.20.
  • Manual dexterity to handle all types of hand tools (wrenches, pliers, crimp, screwdriver, etc.).
  • Ensure test systems are setup per Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and Qualification Test Procedures (QTPs).
  • Assist in resolving operational issues found during process testing including but not limited to Hi-Pot, Kelvin setup, bandwidth/throughput, RF/VSWR, tensile, and automated test equipment testing.
  • Basic math skills to read and use various dimensional measurement tools (tape measure, calipers, etc.).
  • Experienced in handling aerospace components.
  • Experienced in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, and work in small restricted areas.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
  • Ability to successfully pass a vision test (not color blind, 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/20).
  • Must be able to work a consistent schedule of Monday thru Thursday, from 4pm to 2am.

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. 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.

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