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# Technical Specialist Sr

- **Company:** Blue Origin
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,476 - $174,265
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Analog Electronics, Unit Testing, Biometrics, Configuration Management, Desktop Computing, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Integrated Development Environments, Rapid Application Development, Zuken, Creo, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/technical-specialist-sr-dc--3ca4c6e2-d036-49ff-a974-96d1bec26a95

## About the Role

Problem Solving Skills, Testing, Manufacturing, Propulsion, Rapid Application Development (RAD), Funding, Cost Control, Test Equipment, Avionics, Technical Support, 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
 * Procient 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.

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, 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