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Blue Origin · 8 hours ago

Senior Solar R&D Technician - TeraWave Constellation

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$43.74/hr - $61.24/hr

8+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Senior Solar R&D Technician will support the TeraWave satellite constellation project by taking complex space power assemblies from concept to validated hardware through hands-on build and integration, executing structured test campaigns, and ensuring quality and safety standards.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 post‑test 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

Qualification

Aerospace hardware assemblyWeldingSolar simulators operationMetrologyIPC J-STD-001 certificationNASA-STD-8739 trainingPreventive maintenanceProcess improvementTeam collaborationMentoring

Required

High school diploma/equivalent; 8+ years aerospace hardware assembly/test (or AS degree with 6+ years)

Hands‑on welding, adhesive dispense, lamination/encapsulation, and rework

Operate solar simulators, IV flash, EL imaging; record data with full traceability

Test article prep and post‑test inspection

ESD/cleanroom/FOD compliance; metrology (pull/shear, thickness, flatness); NC documentation

Preferred

10–12+ years; IPC J‑STD‑001/IPC‑A‑610 certifications (CIS/CIT) and NASA‑STD‑8739 series training

Lead tech/trainer experience; contributes to WIs/checklists and process improvements

Forklift/overhead crane and precision handling certifications; preventive maintenance ownership

Hands‑on stringing/tabbing

Setup/run TVAC, thermal cycling, AO/UV exposures

Build/operate deployment test rigs; sensor install and instrumented tests

Benefits

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%

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.

Company

Blue Origin

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Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.

Founded in 2000

Kent, Washington, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.blueorigin.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$185.35M

Key Investors

NASAUnited States Space Force

2024-02-20Secondary Market

2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M

2021-12-03Grant· $130M

Leadership Team

David Limp

Chief Executive Officer

Tim Collins

Vice President, Global Supply Chain

Recent News

Observer.com

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BBC

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2026-01-24

Satellite Today

Blue Origin Reveals TeraWave LEO/MEO Constellation Out of the Blue

2026-01-24

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