Job Profile Technician - Test & Launch Ops

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

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 hardworking team of test technicians and test engineers you will help test a wide variety of test articles to meet Blue Origin's program requirements for various spaceflight systems. You will gain hands on experience operating different pneumatic, hydraulic, and cryogenic test systems. You will interface with engineering teams to implement continuous improvement to increase throughput. You will fabricate and modify test systems to meet program requirements. As a component test technician you will have a critical role contributing to test operations in a high rate rocket engine manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, testing, or related mechanical or electrical field (3+ years)
• Documented experience using standard mechanical tools such as torque tools, drills, threaded inserts, wrenches)
• Experience interpreting a variety of technical documentation including drawings, schematics, diagrams, P&ID
• Hands on assembly, integration, test, troubleshooting, or validation experience across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems
• Documented experience operating pressurized test systems and environmental test systems
• Proficiency with Windows operation systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted, work at heights
• Ability to travel to other Blue Origin locations
• Schedule flexibility to meet engine deliveries
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated effectiveness executing complex operations in safety and quality critical settings
• Technical certification, trade school, or relevant degree
• Experience with assembly and fabrication of wiring harnesses
• Experience with troubleshooting data acquisitions system hardware and data acquisition software

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate test equipment which may include but not limited to vibration tables, thermal chambers, pressure instruments, water delivery systems, flow meters, and other test equipment
• Perform functions that include test troubleshooting, basic equipment maintenance, coordination with test engineers, and engagement with management on daily test activities
• Assemble hardware and production assets to support testing activities

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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