Technician III - Mechanical Test - Engineering

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 the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

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 include but are not limited to:

As part of a hardworking team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers and technicians, you will be responsible for supporting test campaigns on mechanical flight hardware! You will follow work order instructions to assemble and test according to engineering instructions, determine root cause for failures in test as needed, and identify and execute opportunities for operational improvements. This hands-on position requires experience in working with mechanical components, preferably including fluids/pneumatics and hydraulic systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years’ experience of mechanical system development, integration, systems engineering, troubleshooting and/or testing experience
• Experience with mechanical component testing
• Ability to utilize test instrumentation and control components: pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves, power supplies
• Hands-on experience developing and executing work instructions
• Strong written and digital literacy
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a technical field
• Development Lab and Production Lab experience
• Experience with fluids/pneumatics and hydraulic component testing
• Experience with Environmental Testing (proof, leak, vibration, thermal, etc.) per SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540 or MIL-STD-810
• Basic use of CAD
• LabVIEW or PLC experience
• Detailed understanding of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, seals, and fittings
• Familiarity with precision clean hardware and systems
• Experience with flight and safety-critical hardware
• Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting test equipment/setups
• Proficient in using Windchill or similar Data Management System

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $35.52-$49.73

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation