Technician - Assembly & Integration | All Shifts All Levels
Blue Origin · Merritt Island, FL · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
About the role
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves Assembly & Integration Technician responsibilities at Blue Origin.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and integrate subcomponents and final assemblies of all major structural, mechanical, fluid, and avionic systems according to engineering specifications.
- Configure production work areas with necessary tooling and equipment to ensure efficient workflow and minimize delays during high-rate manufacturing transitions.
- Operate precision calibrated tools (e.g., torque wrenches, micrometers) to maintain high safety and quality standards.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Perform operational tests, troubleshooting, and fault isolation to ensure the integrity and reliability of assembled systems.
- Support the transition from development to production, performing preventative maintenance as needed.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas following 5S principles to promote safety and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Experience Levels with aerospace manufacturing, integration, or another related field (0-3 years Level I Technician, 3+ Level II Technician, 5+ Level III Technician, 8+ Sr Level Technician).
- Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately.
- Hands-on experience with assembly and integration of structural, mechanical, fluid, and avionic systems.
- Proficient with precision calibration tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers).
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs and working at heights (work stands, ladders, lifts) and/or in confined spaces.
- Experience with adhesives, sealants, and fasteners.
- Basic proficiency in computer usage, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications
- Industry certification, trade school training, and/or degree in related field preferred.
- Direct experience with cryogenic fluid systems, avionics integration, and aerospace launch vehicle or spacecraft assembly preferred.
- Knowledge of precision assembly processes, especially for large aerospace components preferred.
- Strong technical and leadership skills with attention to detail, especially when leading teams on complex integration tasks preferred.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in diverse, cross-functional teams preferred.
- Continuous improvement mindset and curiosity for optimizing processes preferred.
- Experience with payloads, fairings, capsules, and operation of industrial power vehicles (e.g., forklift, scissor lift, boom lift) preferred.
- Willingness to work overtime preferred.
Skills
- Proficiency in precision calibration tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately.
- Hands-on experience with assembly and integration of structural, mechanical, fluid, and avionic systems.
- Basic proficiency in computer usage, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with adhesives, sealants, and fasteners.
- Knowledge of precision assembly processes, especially for large aerospace components.
- Strong technical and leadership skills with attention to detail, especially when leading teams on complex integration tasks.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Continuous improvement mindset and curiosity for optimizing processes.
- Experience with payloads, fairings, capsules, and operation of industrial power vehicles (e.g., forklift, scissor lift, boom lift).
- Willingness to work overtime.
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
TBD
Schedule
- A | Mon-Fri (6am-2:30pm)
- B | Mon-Fri (2pm-10:30pm)
- C | Fri-Sun (6am-6:30pm)
- D | Fri-Sun (6pm - 6:30am)
Location
Space Coast, FL
Relocation
Available