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BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

About The Position

As a Clean Room Technician at Blue Origin, you will provide tactical and technical support to engineering, production, and manufacturing teams by performing production operations in a clean-room environment. You will carry out precision cleaning, inspection, packaging, and preparation of aerospace hardware using specialized equipment and procedures to ensure the cleanliness and readiness of flight and non-flight systems. You will also set up, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on clean-room equipment, supporting operational excellence and safe, repeatable spaceflight. The role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which supports manufacturing and supply chain across Blue Origin facilities. The team specializes in preparing and verifying aerospace hardware before assembly, testing, and flight. Its cross-functional work supports composites, structures, sub-assembly, refurbishment, and final assembly. Relocation is provided, travel is expected up to 10% of the time, and shift assignments are determined after the interview process. Available shifts are Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM; Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–2:00 AM; Friday–Sunday, 5:00 AM–5:30 PM; and Friday–Sunday, 5:00 PM–5:30 AM. Shift schedules may change, and specific preferences cannot be guaranteed. Interviews include a technical assessment.

Requirements

Precision-cleaning experience: 0–3 years for Level I Technician, 3+ years for Level II Technician, 5+ years for Level III Technician, or 8+ years for Senior Level Technician.
Experience working on fluid systems with applied chemistry fundamentals.
Ability to set up, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on production and clean-room equipment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work at heights using stands, ladders, or lifts, and/or in confined spaces.
Proficiency with hand tools and precision measurement devices.
Expertise in adhesives, sealants, and thermal blankets.
Proficiency with digital tools, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
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.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years performing sampling verification.
Advanced knowledge of precision-cleaning industry specifications, such as IEST-STD-1246, KSC-C-123, and ASTM F331.
Advanced degree or coursework in chemistry and/or engineering.
Industry certification, trade-school training, and/or a degree in a related field.
Additional experience in aerospace manufacturing or clean-room operations.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
Demonstrated continuous-improvement mindset and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Perform cleanliness verification on aerospace hardware and ground support equipment in a laboratory environment.
Perform general and precision cleaning, passivation, and inspection of aerospace hardware using solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and other precision-cleaning methods.
Set up, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on clean-room and laboratory equipment, including pumps, filtration units, tanks, and scales.
Safely handle and move large or sensitive hardware using overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.
Inspect hardware using visual inspection, UV light, borescopes, microscopic particle counts, and high-precision weighing methods to verify compliance with cleanliness standards.
Operate precision measurement and calibration tools, including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical instruments.
Analyze and adjust fluid and solvent systems using titration and other laboratory methods.
Package, prepare, and document hardware and supplies for storage or shipment.
Maintain shop and clean-room areas according to 5S organizational and cleanliness standards.
Follow safety regulations and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Document cleaning, calibration, test, and inspection results accurately and communicate with engineering, production, and quality teams.
Collaborate with team members and cross-functional groups to meet production goals and cleanliness standards.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.