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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Specialist Sr - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,476.0 - $174,265.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Analog Electronics, Unit Testing, Biometrics, Configuration Management, Desktop Computing, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Integrated Development Environments, Zuken, Creo, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://blueorigin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BlueOrigin/job/Greater-Seattle-Area/Technical-Specialist-Sr_R70011 ## About the Role Position requires up to 25% travel to rocket engine test sites., * Associate degree in a STEM Technology Program or 10+ years of experience in aerospace test * 5+ years of industry experience with electrical/electro-mechanical assemblies * Experience assembling and handling small mechanical and electrical parts * Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures * Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab test and troubleshooting equipment * Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills * Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and desire for continuous improvement * Demonstrate to thrive as a member of a tightly integrated team, * B.S degree in electrical engineering * Experience designing avionics labs, electrical ground support equipment, and/or test assets for electrical equipment testing * Working knowledge of digital circuits, analog circuits, computers, microprocessors, and networks * Experience with modeling and drafting engineering drawings using CREO, Zuken (or equivalent) ## Description * Participate in the requirements, design, architecture, procurement, build, integration, and checkout of the component testers * Support a development environment with open box testing and card to card level testing * Perform checkout and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies * Create and release drawings of the component hardware infrastructure, rack layouts, harnesses, breakout boxes/panels, power distribution, and grounding * Create and release manufacturing work orders and maintain an active supply chain. * Coordinate with technicians for the build, assembly, and installation of equipment and harnesses * Support the integration of flight avionics, hardware, operator consoles, and test equipment to verify the requirements and performance of avionics units under test * Maintain configuration control of the drawings and the tester configuration. * Support problem investigation and resolution. * Assemble Component Test electrical and mechanical systems using engineering drawings * Build, test and rework cable and harness assemblies, 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. 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