Associate - Production Level III

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 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 diverse and hardworking team of Integration Technicians you will be responsible for facility construction/modification support, facility operation, maintenance, and test article integration for rocket engine and space vehicle testing activities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Fabrication and routing of pressurization and propellant tubing
• Test article integration and checkout
• Reviewing, editing and following Test Procedures
• Operation of test facility systems
• Coordination and movement of hardware, supplies, parts, etc.
• Reviewing WO’s to ensure proper hardware and supplies are available to execute the task
• Edit and write WO’s to assist engineering as needed
• General trouble shooting of instrumentation, valves, leaks, etc
• Working with engineers on design concepts/improvements and development tests
• Tracking of all GSE that is stored locally and off site
• Planning and communicating assembly steps for complex mechanical installations
• Providing design feedback on the test stand and test article(s)
• Coordinating with outside groups to receive test articles and ensure production test maintains performance to plan
• Flexibility to support testing campaigns as required – this may mean shift work or extended hours based on testing needs
• Safe working practices:
• Safely working with hazardous chemicals and high-pressure systems
• Demonstrate a strong bias for safety in operations

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!

Qualifications:

• Experience with pneumatic/fluids systems, hydraulics, electrical controls cabinet wiring, harness routing/management, data acquisition and/or networking systems
• Experience with logistics and parts expediting.
• Experience with ordering parts and hardware from design concepts or drawings
• Large mechanical assembly of tooling, platforms, and heavy equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work with test, flight and safety critical hardware
• Ability to plan/schedule hardware movements across multiple facilities
• Standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment
• Ability to read and interpret drawings – P&IDs, fabrication drawings
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Ability to work off-shift hours and alternate shifts to accommodate testing
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• 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.

Desired:

• Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including Hydrogen Peroxide, RP, and cryogenics
• Knowledge in the use of computer programs such as AutoCAD P&ID or Creo
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc) and pressurized system safety
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware

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

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 r