Fluid Fabrication Technician
About The Position
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 hardworking team of diverse Fabricators, and Engineers, you will fabricate/weld hardware for various fluid systems supporting fabrication, install, maintain, and troubleshoot ground support equipment (GSE), including pumps, tanks, valves, and fluid system plumbing supporting LOX pads, fuel pads, and facility systems The Fabrication Technician (Fluid Systems) supports the development, operation, and maintenance of ground support equipment (GSE) and fluid system infrastructure. This role is responsible for fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of systems supporting liquid oxygen (LOX), fuel operations, and related pad buildout/test facility equipment. This role involves working from engineering blueprints to create tubing/piping systems, and customized pneumatic panels supporting field installs. The position requires adaptability, as priorities often shift rapidly to meet tight mission-critical timelines. This position will report to the production manager and directly supports our manufacturing integration teams.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with pressurized, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
- Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to support testing and operational milestones
- Ability to lift-up to 50 lbs. (assisted as needed) performing physically demanding tasks, including standing, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and working in confined spaces
- Willingness to work in extreme outdoor conditions (heat, cold, rain)
- Ability to work in environments with exposure to noise, fumes, and odors
- Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet
- Ability to travel up to 20% as required
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Some technical coursework and/or AA technical degree/equivalent
- Orbital Tube Welding (OTW) experience is a plus
- Experience in aerospace, military, or other high-reliability environments
- Direct experience with ground support equipment (GSE) in aerospace or similar industries
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools, power tools, and general shop equipment
- Proven problem-solving ability in fast-paced, high-consequence environments
- Knowledge of vacuum systems, hydraulic systems, and pumps
- Experience performing vacuum leak testing per ASME standards
- Familiarity with fluid system fittings (e.g., NPT, AN)
- Experience with precision tube bending and fabrication
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams)
- Understanding of hazardous systems, including cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, and pyrophoric materials
- Knowledge of high-pressure system design, operation, and safety practices
Responsibilities
- Fabricate/weld hardware for various fluid systems
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot ground support equipment (GSE), including pumps, tanks, valves, and fluid system plumbing supporting LOX pads, fuel pads, and facility systems
- Support the development, operation, and maintenance of ground support equipment (GSE) and fluid system infrastructure
- Fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of systems supporting liquid oxygen (LOX), fuel operations, and related pad buildout/test facility equipment
- Work from engineering blueprints to create tubing/piping systems, and customized pneumatic panels supporting field installs
- Operate and maintain high-pressure systems, pumps, pneumatic components, and associated equipment
- Fabricate, modify, and repair GSE hardware and related mechanical systems
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and instrumentation
- Collaborate with design engineers to support development and documentation of GSE systems and processes
- Ensure all materials and systems meet Clean for Oxygen Service standards
- Support construction and maintenance of LOX and fuel farms, including associated infrastructure
- Follow all applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, and company procedures)
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability of testing operations
- Support vehicle, launch pad, and development program activities as required
- Maintain required licenses, certifications, and operator permits
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%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
