Avionics Harnessing Technician | A & C Shift Verified today

Blue Origin · Seattle, WA · Electronics · first seen 2026-09-03

The Role

As an Avionics Harnessing Technician, you will assemble, repair, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies for Blue Origin spaceflight systems. You will work in the Avionics Hardware Lab on flight-grade avionics, performing soldering, component-level board work, mechanical assembly, and assembly wiring.

What You Will Do

  • Build a variety of wire harnesses and rapidly shift focus between projects, requiring a flexible mentality.
  • Assist with new designs by working directly with engineering to determine standard processes and vet new designs for improvement opportunities prior to production.
  • Provide feedback on new assemblies, identifying improvements to existing designs.
  • Serve internal and external customers across multiple systems and platforms.
  • Perform testing, checkout, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
  • Work in both laboratory settings and on the manufacturing floor or vehicle as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • At least 3 years' experience in Aerospace Avionics or related fields.
  • Familiarity with fabricating, inspecting, and repairing wire harness assemblies.
  • Experience with standard harnessing tools, wire stripping, crimping, and splicing using manual and automated processes.
  • Experience with testing and troubleshooting tools such as digital multi-meter, milli-ohm meter, insulation tester, or Hi-Pot test equipment.
  • Familiarity with torquing procedures, sizing fasteners, and harness assembly/disassembly.
  • Ability to read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and dimensional layout drawings.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and digital work order-based systems.
  • Able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Attention to detail and passion for space.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 6+ years' experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly, vehicle integration, testing, and processing.
  • Experience with all types of solder termination and splicing.
  • Experience with on-vehicle repairs and working with different cleanliness levels (Gross, Visual, or clean room).
  • IPC 620/620 Space Addendum certifications and/or IPC J-STD certifications.
  • Certification in and/or knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection.

Position Details

  • Shifts: A shift Monday through Thursday (5:00am to 3:30pm) or C shift Friday through Sunday (5:00am to 5:30pm)
  • Location: Kent, WA
  • Relocation assistance available

Compensation

Base pay range for WA applicants: $43.74 to $61.24 per hour.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
  • Up to 4 weeks paid time off per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Performance bonuses may be available based on role type and job level

Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.