Mechanical Test Technician III

About the role

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analysis per industry standard test methods.
• Summarize, document, and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Develop standard methods, training material, and related documentation for laboratory processes.
• Demonstrate strict attention to detail in executing laboratory analyses.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Identify new equipment to expand laboratory capability and improve responsiveness.
• Safely work with hazardous systems containing chemicals, elevated and cryogenic temperatures, and/or high pressure.

Requirements

• At least 5 years experience working in material test laboratories, or comparable environment.
• Experience using mechanical testing load frames (tension, compression, flexure, etc.).
• Experience with basic hand tools and precision measurement devices (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Experience with engineering laboratory skills: weights and measures, chemical hygiene, materials safety planning, personal protective equipment, contamination control, workload organization and planning.
• Demonstrated ability to drive project and task execution to meet or beat scheduled need dates.
• Extremely customer focused, critical thinker with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and comfortable working at heights (work stands, ladders, lifts) and/or in confined spaces.
• Ability to work with and around chemicals and other hazardous materials.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Familiarity with ASTM E8, E9, E21, E1450, D638, D1002, D568 and other common aerospace mechanical testing standards.
• Experience with Instron and/or MTS operating systems.
• Understanding of typical aerospace testing and quality processes.
• Understanding of the types of materials and processes used to fabricate aerospace components.
• Experience in CAD modeling.
• Experience with 3D printing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Pay

Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $36.60 - $51.23 Other Site Ranges May Differ

Schedule

Not specified