Sub Assembly Technician II - Second Shift

Blue Origin • Seattle, WA

428d • $60,382 - $84,552

About The Position

The Sub Assembly Technician II position at Blue Origin involves working as part of a diverse team to build launch vehicles, spacecraft, and launch facility systems. This role is critical to the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of hardware that meets the company's program requirements, contributing directly to the history of space exploration. The technician will work on various structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanically actuated components, ensuring safety and precision in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in aerospace or related fields.
• Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records, strict procedural compliance, as well as read drawings and prints.
• Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment.
• Experience assembling and troubleshooting aerospace, military hardware, or other related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment and the capability to drill and prepare close tolerance holes for fastener installation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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

• Experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and vehicle integration.
• A&P license or equivalent experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and integration.
• Familiarity with pressurized system safety for pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with CNC machining experience and/or composite structure fabrication.
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware.
• Experience with 3D measurement tools and Verisurf/spatial analyzer software.
• Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including hydrogen peroxide, RP, and cryogenics.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies for New Shepard & New Glenn components.
• Assembly of machined and/or carbon fiber structural components to aerospace standards.
• Design and fabrication of assembly tooling.
• Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support development tests.
• Review, edit and follow work instructions for assembly tasks.
• Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations.
• Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed