Technician - Test & Launch Ops

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

3d•$25 - $35

About The Position

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 a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, you’ll perform environmental testing of flight hardware for various spaceflight systems. In this hands-on position you’ll work directly with a small team operating and maintaining the environmental test equipment we use for development and acceptance testing of flight hardware.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical assemblies, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments (torque wrenches, calipers, DMMs)
1+ years of experience in a test lab, manufacturing, or aerospace environment
Basic familiarity with data acquisition systems and electronic test equipment
Ability to follow written test procedures and work instructions with attention to detail
Strong safety mindset with the ability to identify and report hazardous conditions
Strong communication, interpersonal, and self-starting skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
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

A.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Instrumentation, or related STEM field
Exposure to one or more environmental test disciplines: thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, or acoustic
Experience testing aerospace or similarly high-traceability hardware (aerospace, medical, defense)
Familiarity with test instrumentation and control components including thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, strain gauges, pressure transducers, flow meters, and load cells
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical reports
Experience with FOD/ESD controls and clean room requirements
Experience with high pressure, hydraulic, or cryogenic system handling
Familiarity with 5S and lean principles
Availability for weekend shifts or overtime as required

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on thermal, vibration, shock, and vacuum testing on flight hardware in accordance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S016, and MIL-STD-1540 under the direction of senior technicians or engineers
Work safely with test, flight, and safety-critical hardware, tools, and shop equipment
Support setup and operation of high energy systems (e.g., high pressure gas and electrical) under supervision
Operate and maintain environmental test equipment including data acquisition systems, environmental chambers, vibration systems, and instrumentation systems
Configure test setups, fixtures, and instrumentation per test plans and standards
Support generation of test reports, procedures, and work instructions under guidance from senior staff
Maintain cleanliness of test equipment and test lab
Participate in Process/Job Hazard Assessments
Communicate issues, observations, and status updates clearly to team leads and engineers
Willing to work weekends and overtime as required by test operations