Mechanical Technician II-III (GEEx)

Application close date:

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, hardworking and accomplished team of Aerospace technicians, you will be responsible for maintenance of facility and operations of the facility within the test and flight operations program. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the program in support of Rocket Engine Testing.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact Rocket Engine Testing at our Giant Engine Experiment test stand (GEEx). Passion for our mission and vision is required!  

Van Horn Specific information:

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance.  Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX.

 

Responsibilities:  

• Test facility construction, operation, and maintenance:  
• Fabrication and routing of pressurization and propellant tubing  
• Test article integration and checkout  
• General troubleshooting of fluid components and fluid systems  
• General maintenance of mechanical components and systems  
• Propellant offloading  
• Installation and checkout of wire harnesses and instrumentation -Test article integration and system test checkout  
• Reviewing, editing and following test procedures  
• Operation of test facility  
• General trouble shooting of instrumentation, valves, leaks, etc.  
• Working with engineers on design concepts/improvements and test development  
• Planning and communicating assembly steps for complex mechanical installations  
• Providing design feedback on Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and test article(s)  
• Safely working with hazardous chemicals and high pressure systems  
• Understanding of 5S and FOD control procedures  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• 3+ years of experience in fluids testing, processing and facility support, testing rocket or jet engines or closely related applications  

• Test, flight and safety critical hardware  

• Standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment  

• Experience with low and high pressure pneumatic systems, propellant loading and off-loading systems.  

• Ability to read and interpret drawings  

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. work in adverse weather conditions and climb stairs and ladders and work at heights.  

• 2 year vocational degree with related mechanical curriculum or A&P licensed or Military training.  

• Ability to work 1st, 2nd. or 3rd shift  

  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 5 years’ experience in pr