Payload Operations Technician I

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. This role is a part of the Payload Operations Team, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations. As part of a hardworking team of experts, you will process flight hardware, perform spacecraft mate & encapsulation, transport, mate to the launch vehicle, participate in integrated testing, and closeout operations. You will share in our team’s impact on all aspects of payload operations. As part of the Payload Operations group, you will work as part of a highly skilled team reporting to Mission Operations/Test & Flight Operations.

Requirements

• A minimum of 0-2 years’ experience with payload operations, launch vehicle operations, integration, manufacturing or test environment working on mechanical systems preferred.
• Minimum of 0-2 years’ experience executing launch operations/ payload operations procedures
• Should have experience with payload fairings, adapters, payload separation systems, spacecraft integration, match-mates (fit-checks)
• Must be a U.S. citizen with a current TS/SCI clearance or ability to successfully complete a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
• Must be able to travel to other Blue Origin offices, alternate launch site, and customer facilities (within and outside the United States)
• Position requires: lifting (35-lbs), climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying, and standing for extended periods (8 hours min.)
• Must be able to become certified to operate equipment such as aerial lifts, forklifts, and overhead cranes & able to perform basic rigging responsibilities
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends, when needed to support test or launch campaign timelines
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 50 feet.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial Driver’s License, Class A (Florida issued CDL or ability to obtain)
• Experience with lifting handling GSE, environmental control systems operations
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Highly detail oriented, diligent, hard working with excellent interpersonal skills
• Possess advanced knowledge of engineering drawings/sketches
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision to develop and manage many tasks and schedules simultaneously
• Should have experience with Beyond Gravity Payload Separation Systems

Responsibilities

• Execute operations procedures for assembly, use, and maintenance of launch vehicle flight hardware, and ground support equipment
• Team a with group of highly skilled technicians to perform integrated payload processing activities in a 100K (ISO-8) class or higher cleanroom, and interacting with New Glenn spacecraft customer teams
• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of payload accommodations flight hardware including mechanical, instrumentation, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Perform maintenance of a wide range of support equipment and tools
• Participate in implementation of mission unique solutions to payload process requirements
• Closely collaborate with engineers/ senior technicians from various launch vehicle and ground system disciplines on a daily basis

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed