Job description
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, the Blue Origin Communications Technician (CommTech) solves problems, repairs, calibrates, maintains, tests and installs communications, control system and information technology hardware, software, and equipment in critical environments. Systems include: computers, servers, switches, routers, microwave, WIFI, telemetry, two-way radio, fiber optic and category cabling, VoIP, SCADA & DCS, serial comms (RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485), LAN/WAN, routable networks security, physical security (alarms & video surveillance), misc. electronics, AC/DC, instrumentation, DC Power, and Public Address systems.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities
- Networking (firewalls, routers, switches, VLAN, encryption, TCP/IP, UDP, VPN, OSI model)
- SCADA (management, graphical development, data historian, OS patches, security)
- Power Plant Control System Security (network security, defense-in-depth, risk modeling/remediation, NERC CIP compliance / monitoring, ports/services)
- PLC interface with DCS distributed control system (input/output, scaling, PLC programming)
- Telemetry (modbus, DNP, Serial, RTU, I/O)
- Telecom (VoIP, POTS, DDS, T1, etc.)
- Microwave (Hardware, software, troubleshooting, etc.)
- Two-Way Radio (900 MHz, Motorola MotoTrbo, etc.)
- Fiber Optics (OTDR, Maintenance, etc.)
- Auxiliary Equipment (Batteries, solar, back-up generators, AC/DC, peripheral computer components)
- Project Management (develop wiring diagrams, layout drawings, & engineering specifications for system modifications)
- Assists with maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical communications equipment and systems
- Computers and Software used in critically important environments (Linux, Windows, Office, Visio)
- Ability to work independency from ticketing queue and collaborate with customers
- Ability to manage data in the form of inventory control and general configuration management
Qualifications
- High school diploma with additional education and/or certifications (GROL, NARTE, CISSP, CISCO, A+ etc.) highly desirable.
- Completion of a recognized Comm Tech apprenticeship program or equivalent course work in electronics and data communications.
- At least five (5) years of responsible experience maintaining, installing & repairing electronic control systems & data communications equipment.
- Knowledge of: IEEE standards, FCC rules / regulations, NERC CIP standards, Radio frequencies, electronics and instrumentation theory, DC/AC theory, Networking and Security principles.
- Valid Drivers License
- Ability to climb towers up to 300’ and complete physically demanding work in rough natural terrain.
- Willingness to be available for work during off hours in case of emergency.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com
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Benefits
Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays
Discretionary bonus programs
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