Engineering Aide at Blue Origin

Description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Engineering Aide to join their Lunar Permanence business unit. The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical support for the rapid prototyping, fabrication, testing, and integration of RF antenna hardware and associated electronics. This role involves operating various machinery like PCB milling and CNC milling machines, performing PCB layouts, supporting rapid prototyping efforts, and assisting with engineering testing activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency with hand tools, and excellent communication skills.

Required Skills

PCB milling machine operation
PCB layout and design iterations using Altium Designer
CNC milling machines operation
rapid prototyping efforts across the RF team, including 3D printing, hand fabrication, soldering, and assembly of prototype antenna and electronics hardware
Build, assemble, and rework prototype antenna assemblies, RF electronics packages, cable harnesses, and associated mechanical structures
Support engineering testing activities including vibration, shock, thermal cycle, and thermal vacuum tests by fabricating test fixtures, instrumenting hardware, and assisting with test execution and data collection
Create assembly aids, metrology fixtures, and RF/structural test fixtures to verify antenna alignment, surface accuracy, and mechanical performance
Assist engineers with antenna and RF hardware integration activities, including alignment, bonding, fastening, and cable routing
Maintain lab equipment, prototyping tools, and fabrication areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition
Review and provide feedback on assembly instructions and drawings to improve manufacturability and build quality
Support material and hardware inventory management, procurement coordination, and tracking of prototype parts and assemblies
Document fabrication processes, test setups, and as-built configurations through photographs, reports, and records

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 10+ years of hands-on experience in a prototyping, fabrication, or technical support role in aerospace, defense, or a related high-performance hardware industry.
Experience operating PCB milling equipment for prototype board fabrication.
Experience operating CNC mills and/or other precision machining equipment.
Experience with PCB layout software (Altium Designer preferred).
Preferred Qualifications: B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering field.
Experience with Altium Designer for RF or high-frequency PCB layout, including controlled impedance routing and RF-specific design considerations.
Experience with RF antenna hardware, including parabolic reflectors, horn antennas, patch antenna arrays, waveguides, and coaxial assemblies.
Experience with composite materials handling and fabrication (e.g., carbon fiber layup, bonding, trimming).
Experience with 3D CAD tools (Creo preferred) for reviewing models or creating simple part designs.
Experience with environmental testing including vibration, shock, and thermal cycle.
Experience with 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, or similar) for rapid prototyping.
Experience with soldering standards such as IPC J-STD-001 or NASA-STD-8739.
Familiarity with GD&T concepts (ASME Y14.5) and metrology/inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM).
Experience working in aerospace or defense environments with configuration-controlled hardware.

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Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

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