Technician - Assembly and Integration (Levels I, II, III, Sr)
BLUE ORIGIN•Huntsville, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
This role supports the assembly, integration, and test of advanced hardware systems within a new program at Blue Origin. The successful candidate will perform complex mechanical and electromechanical assembly operations on precision hardware. This is a development environment where technicians will build work centers, first articles, support process development, and help establish the assembly methods that will scale to rate production.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; associate degree or technical certification preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, automotive, or related hands-on trade; vocational training or technical school coursework counts. (0-2 years of experience Level I technician, 3+ years of experience Level II technician, 5+ year of experience Level III Technician, 7+ years of experience Sr Level technician)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T callouts
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, torque wrenches, height gauges)
- Experience with torque-controlled fastening, precision alignment, and fit-up of close-tolerance hardware
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with engineers and inspectors
- 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
- Experience with rotating machinery assembly (turbines, compressors, pumps, generators, or similar)
- Experience with precision balancing operations
- Background in aerospace or defense manufacturing with AS9100 quality systems
- Experience with overhead crane and rigging operations
- Familiarity with FOD prevention programs
- Experience with pressure testing (hydrostatic or pneumatic proof test)
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
Responsibilities
- Performing complex mechanical assembly operations including precision fitting, torquing, alignment, shimming, and hardware installation per work instructions and engineering drawings
- Assembling rotating machinery components including rotor builds, bearing installation, seal installation, and housing closeout with attention to cleanliness and precision requirements
- Supporting integration of subassemblies into larger system packages including piping connections, instrumentation, and electrical hookup
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications to execute assembly operations
- Performing in-process inspections using precision measurement tools (micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, torque wrenches, laser trackers)
- Documenting assembly results including as-built dimensions, torque records, and inspection data in quality management systems
- Supporting first article builds and process development — providing feedback on assembly sequences, tooling, and work instruction clarity
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area per FOD prevention and 5S standards
- Supporting proof testing and functional testing of assembled hardware
- Identifying and reporting nonconformances; supporting disposition and corrective action 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%
- Education Support Program
- Up to four (4) weeks per year of Paid Time Off based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
