Cleaning, Passivation, and Verification Technician I

BLUE ORIGIN • Van Horn, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. 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 this diverse and hardworking team of technicians, you will mainly perform precision cleaning of Aerospace components. This will involve inspection, disassembly, cleaning, verification of cleanliness, reassembly, operational testing, leak check and final packaging. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of propulsion module, engine, and sub assembly manufacturing. The Cleaning, Passivation, and Verification Lab is a critical part of the company’s Integrated Supply Chain. A technician in this role will perform daily tasks including: Clean and passivate hardware using means such as solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision cleaning methods. Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic testing of tubing/piping/components for acceptance. Disassemble/Inspect/rebuild/test components. Safely handle hardware utilizing overhead cranes, hoists, and associated lifting equipment. Use titration and other direct measurement methods to analyze and correct lab solvent/chemical systems. Use various methods to provide identifying features to hardware per technical documentation. Inspect hardware using visual, ultraviolet light, borescope, microscopic particle count, and high-precision weighing methods. Perform shop level maintenance and calibration of equipment such as pumps, tanks, filtration systems, scales, etc. Conduct general housekeeping of lab and certified clean room area. Follow safety regulations and wear protective eyewear, steel toe boots, and other applicable personal protective equipment. Our team is a direct supplier to all of Blue’s Business Units, and executes for New Shepard, New Glenn, Blue Moon, and the Blue Engines programs. The Launch Site One Cleaning, Passivation, and Verification team provides a crucial, integrated service that supplies all four of the Blue Origin operational sites. 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!

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, desire to solve problems, and drive to resolve technical issues.
• 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.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with software systems, data bases and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to support one of the following production work schedules: 8 days on, 6 days off Rotation – Monday through following weeks Monday 7:00am – 5:30pm
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in precision cleaning of aerospace, medical or other precision components.
• Prior experience fabricating, maintaining, testing, operating or inspecting mechanical components for fluid/gas systems.
• Prior experience with mechanical component inspection and refurbishment. IE: Valves (Ball, Globe, Needle, Check), regulators, instrumentation etc.
• Cryogenic experience a plus.
• Familiarity with the different types/styles of fluid/gas connections both tubing and pipe.
• Prior experience in material handling and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily tasks including: Clean and passivate hardware using means such as solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision cleaning methods.
• Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic testing of tubing/piping/components for acceptance.
• Disassemble/Inspect/rebuild/test components.
• Safely handle hardware utilizing overhead cranes, hoists, and associated lifting equipment.
• Use titration and other direct measurement methods to analyze and correct lab solvent/chemical systems.
• Use various methods to provide identifying features to hardware per technical documentation.
• Inspect hardware using visual, ultraviolet light, borescope, microscopic particle count, and high-precision weighing methods.
• Perform shop level maintenance and calibration of equipment such as pumps, tanks, filtration systems, scales, etc.
• Conduct general housekeeping of lab and certified clean room area.
• Follow safety regulations and wear protective eyewear, steel toe boots, and other applicable personal protective 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%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed