Technician

Blue Origin Spacecraft Assembly And Verification Technician

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small team, you will participate in the assembly and verification of space flight components on a Blue Origin spacecraft. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of a newly designed space bus through fabrication and delivery. This hands-on position requires experience in assembling and fabricating structures, tubes, electrical components. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize the build sequence of applicable hardware and equipment. 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. Together, the teams will deliver the structures for carrying critical components into space.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with transition from development to production, including qualification schedules and first articles
• Responsible for the fabrication and repair activities of various cable harnesses, installing aerospace fasteners, drilling, clamping, riveting, applying adhesives and installing blankets and reflective tapes
• Assist in resolving operational issues found during process testing including disassembly, rerouting, testing, and measuring.
• Support building complex structural components typically using large jigs and tooling to conform to final assembly level requirements
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance
• Support vehicle/launch operations installation of harnesses or by performing field installations
• Perform mate/de-mate, cleaning, inspection, length/breakout measuring, reassembly and testing of harnesses and sub-systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate deeply in all aspects of first mockup to first production
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, supporting all shifts/OT, as necessary, to support business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1-3 years' experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, aircraft, R&D, automotive or related mechanical fields.
• Must be willing to travel (approximately 25%) to other launch sites or customer facilities as necessary
• Strong attention to detail, desire to solve problems, and drive to resolve technical issues.
• Work collaboratively with teams of diverse skills, fields, and backgrounds
• Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs. and use lifting equipment and machinery for heavier hardware.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, prove ability to follow direction, and meet expectations.
• Excellent shop mathematics, precision measuring skills and test instruments to complete work assignments including functional test assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures.
• Must be comfortable working on ladders, scissor lifts, booms and or elevated workstations or in spaces of 10 feet or less such as under instrument panels and inside structures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with software systems, databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior experience fabricating, maintaining, testing, operating, or inspecting aerospace mechanical components or fluids systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of applicable industry experience (launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, motorsports, oil & gas).
• A&P license or equivalent experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and integration
• Experience installing strain gages with a variety of adhesive types, fasteners, torque wrench, wire harnesses, insulation and tubing.
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
• Experience in assembling large tight-tolerance structures
• Experience fabricating structures, drilling Hi-Lites, liquid shim.
• MLI Blankets and Silver Teflon Tapes
• Experience with on-vehicle repairs and working with different levels of cleanliness (Gross, Visual or clean room).
• Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with constantly evolving roles and responsibilities
• Able to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Certification in and/or Knowledge of IPC 620 standards for assembly and inspection.

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? 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 an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired 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.

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 (CDL drivers only), 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

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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%, and an 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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, including