Mechanical Test Technician III

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

2d • $37 - $51 • 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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. We are seeking a skilled Technician with experience working in M&P labs who will leverage their technical expertise and leadership to ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations. This role involves performing material testing as part of a 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 small, hardworking, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for material testing in the M&P Labs. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Requirements

• At least 5 years experience working in material test laboratories, or comparable environment.
• Experience using mechanical testing load frames (tension, compression, flexure, etc.)
• Experience with basic hand tools and precision measurement devices (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Experience with engineering laboratory skills: weights and measures, chemical hygiene, materials safety planning, personal protective equipment, contamination control, workload organization and planning
• Demonstrated ability to drive project and task execution to meet or beat scheduled need dates
• Extremely customer focused, critical thinker with strong verbal and written communication skills
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing
• Ability to lift 50lbs and comfortable working at heights (work stands, ladders, lifts) and/or in confined spaces.
• Ability to work with and around chemicals and other hazardous materials
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary
• 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

• Familiarity with ASTM E8, E9, E21, E1450, D638, D1002, D568, and other common aerospace mechanical testing standards
• Experience with Instron and/or MTS operating systems
• Understanding of typical aerospace testing and quality processes
• Understanding of the types of materials and processes used to fabricate aerospace components
• Experience in CAD modeling
• Experience with 3D printing

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analysis per industry standard test methods.
• Summarize, document, and communicate results to stakeholders
• Develop standard methods, training material, and related documentation for laboratory processes
• Demonstrate strict attention to detail in executing laboratory analyses
• Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities
• Identify new equipment to expand laboratory capability and improve responsiveness
• Safely work with hazardous systems containing chemicals, elevated and cryogenic temperatures, and/or high pressure

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed