Technician-Integration Engineering III

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the assembly and development of Rocket Engine in one of the following areas: Valves, Combustion Devices, Turbomachinery, Avionics, Test. Your expertise will also drive improvements for rocket engine component’s design, maintenance, and refurbishment. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules. As an integral member of the team, you will support DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test and accelerate the pace of rocket engine development. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable human spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Precision assembly of rocket engine components: combustion devices, valves, turbomachinery, avionics, test

• Root cause and diagnostic component disassembly, repair, and work

• Hydraulic testing for valve actuation

• Nitrogen and Helium leak testing

• Preparation for environmental testing

• Hydro proof structural testing of components

• Detailed component inspection to tolerances of 0.0001in

• Creating and maintaining strict cleanliness requirements (liquid/gaseous oxygen compatibility)

• Support the design, procurement, installation, and integration of custom manufacturing and test equipment

• Help maintain inventory of tooling and equipment

• Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations

• Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight

• Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule

• Support DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build and test

• Support the development of manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing processes: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, and integration, and refurbishment

• Identify non-conformances and escapes, support and deploy corrective actions

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of direct valve, turbomachinery, or engine assembly experience

• Mastery of precision and tight tolerance assembly

• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings

• Extensive experience reading and understanding specification and detailed work instructions

• Proven experience and successful track record developing new processes

• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization

• Physical Requirements:

  • Climb ladders and stairs

  • Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations

  • Work schedule may vary and depend on hardware and testing

  • Remain flexible by working overtime and weekends (when necessary)

• Able and willing to travel for the first 6-12 months for training.

Culture Statement

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