Technician - Mechanical Integration | All Shifts All Levels

BLUE ORIGIN•Van Horn, TX

1d•Onsite

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. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will support the development and construction of liquid rocket engine test facilities for various spaceflight systems reporting to the Shift Leader. You will demonstrate operational excellence in test stand procedure execution, reviewing, improving, and following test procedures and processes. Working with engineers on planning and executing assembly for complex mechanical systems, you will fabricate, install tubing, and associated valves and components perform rocket engine test stand. We will rely on you to lead rebuilding, troubleshooting and maintenance as required on all mechanical, hydraulic, cryogenic systems and ground support equipment. You will safely work with and around hazardous chemicals and high pressure fluid systems. Finally, you will identify opportunities for continuous improvements to promote workplace safety, achieve cost-savings, and make test stand operations more streamlined and consistent. . This position will directly influence the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Requirements

3+ years in rocket engine or jet engine testing, or rocket engine test facility support
Ability to work with test and flight safety critical hardware
Ability to work with standard mechanical tools and shop fabrication equipment
Experience with pneumatic and propellant systems
Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics
Ability to lift 40 lbs.; work in adverse weather conditions; climb stairs and ladders
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

7+ years’ experience in propulsion facility/system or launch vehicle operation, integration or maintenance
Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Hydrogen, and other cryogenics
Familiar with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware.

Responsibilities

Support the development and construction of liquid rocket engine test facilities for various spaceflight systems.
Demonstrate operational excellence in test stand procedure execution, reviewing, improving, and following test procedures and processes.
Work with engineers on planning and executing assembly for complex mechanical systems.
Fabricate, install tubing, and associated valves and components.
Perform rocket engine test stand rebuilding, troubleshooting and maintenance as required on all mechanical, hydraulic, cryogenic systems and ground support equipment.
Safely work with and around hazardous chemicals and high pressure fluid systems.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvements to promote workplace safety, achieve cost-savings, and make test stand operations more streamlined and consistent.
Deploy to any Blue Origin site within 48 hours of an anomaly response request (desired within 24 hours).
Execute high-priority troubleshooting, maintenance, and integration tasks during anomaly and outage events.
Support general team missions in priority order: Primary: Anomaly Response, Secondary: Outage Response, Tertiary: General Support (CI, Strategic Objectives, Engine Tech Support, Maintenance, Test Stand Support, Launch Support).