Technician - Assembly & Integration III

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

17h

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented technician with expertise in High Pressure Heat Treat, Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP), and Additive Manufacturing experiments to support our mission of enabling millions of people to live and work in space. This role will directly contribute to the safe, reliable production of aerospace hardware by conducting thermal processing, material experiments, and high-pressure furnace operations — including work with the Quintus Furnace — to support engineering, production, and manufacturing teams. You will play a key role in developing, testing, and refining processes for aerospace materials, including additive manufactured components. The ideal candidate is passionate about precision, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is committed to quality and safety.

Requirements

Passion for our mission and vision: Millions of people living and working in space!
Minimum 3 years of aerospace thermal processing experience with High Pressure Heat Treat and/or Hot Isostatic Pressing
2 years of technical college or 5+ years of on-the-job training working with industrial heat-treating furnaces
Understanding of high-pressure furnace fundamentals and operation
Experience processing aerospace materials (stainless steel, copper, nickel, cobalt alloys, titanium, castings, additive manufacturing)
Familiarity with pre- and post-process testing (hardness, microstructure analysis)
Proficiency with preventative maintenance practices for thermal processing equipment
Strong written communication and computer skills
Commitment to safety and process discipline
Familiarity with calibration and pyrometry standards (AMS 2750, AMS 2769)
Physically able to climb ladders and stairs, and lift/carry 50 lbs. for limited durations
Overhead crane and rigging experience

Nice To Haves

5+ years of aerospace thermal processing experience, specifically in high pressure and HIP applications
Experience with post-process testing (hardness, alpha case, mechanical testing)
Prior work with Quintus Furnace experiments and Additive Manufacturing post-processing development
Experience collaborating with materials engineers on process development, testing, and documentation
Familiarity with braze joint design, alloy selection (nickel and precious metal-based), and process optimization for aerospace hardware

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain High Pressure Heat Treat and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) systems, including Quintus Furnace operations
Support Additive Manufacturing experiments, developing and validating post-processing techniques
Collaborate with engineering teams to design, execute, and document material processing trials
Perform thermal processing of aerospace alloys (stainless steel, copper, nickel, cobalt, titanium, castings, and additive parts)
Conduct pre- and post-process material testing (e.g., hardness, microstructure evaluation)
Assist in the design and checkout of specialized thermal processing fixtures and equipment
Perform preventative maintenance on heat treat and HIP equipment
Troubleshoot equipment and processes, recommending and implementing corrective actions
Maintain process control compliance with AMS 2750 and AMS 2769 standards
Safely operate cranes, rigging, and other material handling equipment in sup port of furnace
Primary Shift is B shift 4x10 Mon-Thur Training may occur on A shift up to 6 Months
Ability to work a flexible schedule, supporting all shifts/OT, as necessary, to support business needs

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.
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.

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