Aerospace Welding - Rocket Engines

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform manual TIG welding on aerospace-grade stainless steel, aluminum, and Inconel hardware using manual and/or automatic welding equipment

• Execute weld preparation tasks including cutting, blending, chamfering, and cleaning of parts and assemblies to ensure proper fit and surface condition prior to welding

• Support and prepare hardware for post-weld inspection processes such as dye penetrant testing and chemical treatments

• Perform periodic maintenance on machines with complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems

• Accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and Pi tape to verify dimensional conformance and weld quality

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and specifications to determine proper layouts, joint configurations, and welding sequences

• Review, edit, and follow Work Instructions for welding and assembly operations, ensuring documentation accuracy and traceability

• Design, support, and fabricate tooling and fixtures to support welding and assembly operations

• Communicate with engineers on design concepts, offering practical suggestions and feedback for design improvements

• Monitor and verify weld quality in accordance with statistical process controls or other established quality control procedures

• Work safely and responsibly within an industrial manufacturing environment

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Overhead Crane operation

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience with DC- and AC-TIG welding of metals including stainless steels, aluminum, Inconel alloys

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to document and maintain accurate records

• Ability to use precision hand tools, standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment

• Familiar with use of personal computers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AWS D17.1 aerospace welding specs

• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety

• Knowledgeable in the use of 3-D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard

• Knowledge of drawing review, scheduling and work order systems, inventory and various issue tracking systems

• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware

• Machining experience

• Crane Operator/Lift Coordinator Experience

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
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