Heat Treat Technician III

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

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. As part of a hard working team of technicians, you will be responsible for the thermal processing of a wide range of aerospace hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of heat treatment and pyrometry including: Assisting with specification, procurement, and installation of equipment Operation and maintenance of vacuum furnaces, sub-systems, and ancillary equipment Assisting with process documentation and controls Performance of Pyrometric testing and certification of vacuum furnace equipment This position provides tactical and technical support to Engineering/Production/Manufacturing by performing activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro/mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics, and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting functions. Performs operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Assists in the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment. Uses manufacturing, test, development, or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus.

Requirements

Passion for our mission and vision: Millions of people living and working in space!
Minimum of 3 years of aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience.
2 years technical college – or a minimum of 5 years on-the-job training working with vacuum heat-treating furnaces
Must have an understanding of vacuum system fundamentals and operation
Experience thermally processing aerospace materials such as stainless steel, copper, nickel, and cobalt alloys, titanium wrought alloys, casting, and additive manufacturing.
Familiar with pre and post-process testing such as hardness testing
Familiar with performing vacuum furnace preventative maintenance
Strong written and personal computer skills
Safety committed & conscientiousness
Background/ familiarity with Calibration and pyrometry (AMS 2750 & AMS 2769)
Physically able to climb ladders and stairs and lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations.

Nice To Haves

5+ of aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience
Experience performing post-process testing such as hardness, alpha case, and mechanical testing
Experience working with: Materials engineers to design, test, and document heat treatment and brazing processes
Design engineers to specify braze joint designs, braze alloy selection (Ni and precious metal base), and process development

Responsibilities

Assisting with specification, procurement, and installation of equipment
Operation and maintenance of vacuum furnaces, sub-systems, and ancillary equipment
Assisting with process documentation and controls
Performance of Pyrometric testing and certification of vacuum furnace equipment
design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro/mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, or specialized test equipment
Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting functions
Performs operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment
Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions
Assists in the design, construction, test, and check-out of test 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.
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.

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