Technician - Clean Room

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

About The Position

As a Clean Room Technician at Blue Origin, you will provide tactical and technical support to engineering, production, and manufacturing teams by performing production operations in a clean-room environment. You will carry out precision cleaning, inspection, packaging, and preparation of aerospace hardware using specialized equipment and procedures to ensure cleanliness and readiness of flight and non-flight systems. You will also set up, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on critical clean room equipment. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and continuous learning in a dynamic, team-based environment. The role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, providing manufacturing and supply chain support across Blue Origin facilities. The Clean Room Technician team specializes in precision cleaning, preparation, and verification of aerospace hardware prior to assembly, testing, and flight. Its cross-functional work supports composites, structures, sub-assembly, refurbishment, and final assembly. Location: Space Coast, Florida. Relocation is available. Shift assignments are determined following the interview process; candidate preferences are considered but specific shifts are not guaranteed. Available schedules are A shift Monday–Thursday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; B shift Monday–Thursday, 3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m.; C shift Friday–Sunday, 5:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; and D shift Friday–Sunday, 5:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m.

Requirements

Precision-cleaning experience: 0–3 years for Level I Technician, 3+ years for Level II Technician, 5+ years for Level III Technician, or 8+ years for Senior Level Technician.
Experience working on fluid systems with applied chemistry fundamentals.
Ability to set up, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on production and clean-room equipment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work at heights using stands, ladders, or lifts, and/or in confined spaces.
Proficiency with a range of hand tools and precision measurement devices.
Expertise in adhesives, sealants, and thermal blankets.
Proficiency with digital tools, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
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

Industry certification, trade school training, and/or a degree in a related field.
Additional experience in aerospace manufacturing or clean-room operations.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
Demonstrated continuous-improvement mindset and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Perform general and precision cleaning, passivation, and inspection of aerospace hardware using solvent or chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and other precision cleaning methods in a controlled clean-room environment.
Set up, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on clean-room and laboratory equipment, including pumps, filtration units, tanks, and scales.
Safely handle and move large or sensitive hardware using overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.
Inspect hardware using visual inspection, UV light, borescopes, microscopic particle counts, and high-precision weighing methods to verify cleanliness standards.
Operate precision measurement and calibration tools, including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical instruments.
Analyze and adjust fluid and solvent systems using titration and other laboratory methods.
Package, prepare, and document hardware and supplies for storage or shipment.
Maintain shop and clean-room areas in accordance with 5S organizational and cleanliness standards.
Follow safety regulations and use proper personal protective equipment.
Accurately document cleaning, calibration, test, and inspection results, and communicate with engineering, production, and quality teams.
Collaborate with team members and cross-functional groups to meet production goals and cleanliness standards.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or other factors; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.