Refurbishment Operations Technician III | D Shift

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the refurbishment 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. On our team, we are adaptable, trustworthy, persistent, professional, collaborative, and creative. If you share our passion and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve, excel in cross-functional team environments, and are ready to make an impact, then we would love to hear from you! We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact safe spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• 5+ years’ experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, offshore ops or related fields
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to read, understand, and use technical manuals and detailed work instructions.
• Experience and comfortability working in both research and flight environments.
• Knowledge and experience with personal protective equipment
• Knowledge in the proper use of different types of aerospace fittings and seals
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment.
• Use of precision measuring instruments and attention to detail
• Familiarity with hydrostatic, hydraulic, and pneumatic testing
• Experience with threaded insert installation and thread tapping tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as be a self-starter.
• Able to climb ladders, stairs, and work in small, restricted spaces.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to gain U.S. Space force DBIDS access credentials.

Nice To Haves

• A&P license or equivalent experience in integration and test of flight systems and structures
• 8+ years of experience in launch vehicle, propulsion system assembly, vehicle integration, or aircraft assembly and maintenance
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware.
• Experience with 3-D Measurement Tools, such as Faro Arms, Trackers and Verisurf software
• Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including Hydrogen Peroxide, RP, and cryogenics
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc) and pressurized system safety
• Knowledge in the use of 3-D CAD tools (ProEngineer) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of spaceflight hardware and equipment
• Replacement of electrical wire harnesses and instrumentation
• Drilling close tolerance, precision holes in a variety of metals and composites
• Complex mechanical assembly
• Crane rigging and lifting operations.
• Assist engineers in reviewing design concepts, providing feedback for improvements.
• Familiarity working with assembly fixture tooling.
• Review and follow written work instructions for complex mechanical installations.
• Innovate and improve processes to increase efficiency of operations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, supporting all shifts/OT, as necessary, to support business needs.
• Training will start on day shift and will potentially last several months.

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.

What This Job Offers

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