Blue Origin · 13 hours ago
Solar R&D Technician III - TeraWave Constellation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$36.60/hr - $51.23/hr
4+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Solar R&D Technician III role involves assembling solar cell strings, operating solar simulators, and supporting various testing setups to advance solar array development for future space missions.
National DefenseAerospaceManufacturingRenewable EnergyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assemble solar cell strings under direction; perform welding/tabbing, adhesive dispense, lamination/encapsulation, and rework per work instructions
Operate solar simulators, IV flash, EL imaging under guidance; log data accurately and maintain traceability
Support TVAC, thermal cycling, AO/UV exposure setups; assist with test article prep and post-test inspections
Assist with deployment test rig builds and operation; support sensor installation and instrumented tests
Follow ESD, cleanroom, FOD controls; maintain cleanliness of work areas and support calibration of tools/metrology
Conduct incoming inspections and basic metrology (pull/shear, thickness, flatness) under supervision
Identify and escalate build issues; execute containment and rework under direction; document NCs accurately
Support development and review of WIs/checklists; participate in process improvement initiatives
Assist with fixture/tooling maintenance; perform safe lifts/transfers of fragile assemblies
Maintain lab organization (5S), consumable inventory, and support equipment preventive maintenance
Work collaboratively in a scrappy cross-disciplinary R&D environment with a geographically distributed team
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/equivalent; 4+ years aerospace hardware assembly/test (or AS degree with 2+ years)
Hands-on experience with welding, adhesive dispense, lamination/encapsulation, or rework
Experience operating test equipment and recording data with traceability
Test article prep and post-test inspection experience
ESD/cleanroom/FOD compliance; basic metrology experience; NC documentation
Preferred
6–8+ years aerospace hardware experience
IPC J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 certifications (CIS) or NASA-STD-8739 series training
Hands-on stringing/tabbing experience
Experience with solar simulators, IV flash, or EL imaging
Exposure to TVAC, thermal cycling, or environmental test operations
Experience with deployment mechanisms or instrumented testing
Forklift/overhead crane and precision handling certifications
Preventive maintenance experience on lab equipment
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
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey 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
2026-02-05
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