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Senior Solar R&D TechnicianBlue Origin • Merritt Island, FL, United States
Senior Solar R&D Technician

Senior Solar R&D Technician

Blue Origin • Merritt Island, FL, United States
13 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

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 take complex space power assemblies from concept to validated hardware by performing hands-on build and integration, executing structured test campaigns, and turning results into actionable insights. You will uphold rigorous safety, cleanliness, and quality standards with traceability, proactively resolve production issues, and sustain the tools and equipment that enable reliable operations. You will document and refine processes, mentor teammates, and collaborate across disciplines and sites to deliver flightworthy hardware on schedule in a dynamic R&D environment.

Special Mentions :

  • Relocation provided
  • Travel expected up to 15% of the time
  • Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Assemble solar cell strings; perform welding / tabbing, adhesive dispense, lamination / encapsulation, and rework
  • Operate solar simulators, IV flash, EL imaging; log data and maintain traceability
  • Set up and run TVAC, thermal cycling, AO / UV exposures; handle test article prep and posttest inspections
  • Build and operate deployment test rigs; install sensors and execute instrumented tests
  • Follow ESD, cleanroom, FOD controls; maintain cleanliness and calibration of tools / metrology
  • Conduct incoming inspections and basic metrology (pull / shear, thickness, flatness)
  • Troubleshoot build issues; execute containment and rework; document NCs
  • Train junior techs; contribute to WIs / checklists and process improvements
  • Support fixture / tooling maintenance; perform safe lifts / transfers of fragile assemblies
  • Maintain lab organization (5S), consumable inventory, and equipment preventive maintenance
  • Work collaboratively in a scrappy cross-disciplinary R&D environment with a geographically distributed team
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • High school diploma / equivalent; 8+ years aerospace hardware assembly / test (or AS degree with 6+ years)
  • Handson welding, adhesive dispense, lamination / encapsulation, and rework
  • Operate solar simulators, IV flash, EL imaging; record data with full traceability
  • Test article prep and posttest inspection
  • ESD / cleanroom / FOD compliance; metrology (pull / shear, thickness, flatness); NC documentation
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • 10-12+ years; IPC JSTD001 / IPCA610 certifications (CIS / CIT) and NASASTD8739 series training
  • Lead tech / trainer experience; contributes to WIs / checklists and process improvements
  • Forklift / overhead crane and precision handling certifications; preventive maintenance ownership
  • Handson stringing / tabbing
  • Setup / run TVAC, thermal cycling, AO / UV exposures
  • Build / operate deployment test rigs; sensor install and instrumented tests
  • 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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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