Aerospace technician Level 3 Engine Prep

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse 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 toward 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 small, passionate, diverse, accomplished, and rapidly evolving team of experts, you will assemble major launch vehicle structures, secondary structures, and other spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made and operated.

If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams of diverse individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, enjoy occasional travel, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you.

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!

This is a A Shift position (M-Th 0500-1700). Must be able to work flexible shifts as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Precision assembly and checkout of rocket engines and components

• Nitrogen and Helium leak testing

• Hydraulic testing for valve actuation

• Detailed component inspection to tolerances of 0.0001”

• Borescope inspection of rocket engines

• Setup new production work areas, including tooling and equipment

• Assist with the transition from development to production, including the first articles

• Perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance

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

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

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurrence control

• Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, flight vehicle and subassembly transportation equipment, truck-trailer combinations, and other ground support equipment as required

• Setup and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical measuring instruments

• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency

• Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas to support 5S, FOD, and ESD

• Work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary

• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED