Technician - Engines Materials and Processes III

About the role

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will play a key role in developing and carrying out custom materials testing in support of Blue's Engines programs. The position will involve developing and building custom material test equipment and fixtures, running mechanical and environmental tests, and establishing best practices for rapid materials development. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. 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!

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Shifts available: A shift (Mon-Fri)

Responsibilities

• Develop novel testing capabilities for mechanical and environmental materials tests (such as high-temperature mechanical testing, oxidation/corrosion testing, etc.)
• Perform metallurgical and quality analysis per industry standards (metallography, mechanical testing, non-destructive evaluation)
• Develop standard methods, training material, and related documentation for laboratory and development processes
• Maintain development equipment and facilities including test equipment, furnaces, welding equipment etc.
• Identify new equipment to expand development capability as needs arise
• Safely work with hazardous systems containing chemicals, elevated and cryogenic temperatures, and/or high pressure

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 5 years of experience working in material test laboratories, R&D materials/process development, or comparable environment
• Experience using mechanical testing load frames (tension, compression, flexure, fatigue, creep 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
• Extremely customer focused, critical thinker with strong verbal and written communication skills
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ASTM E8, E9, E21, E139, D638, ASTM E466/E606 and other common aerospace mechanical testing standards
• Experience with MTS and/or Instron operating systems
• Experience with processes such as welding, heat treatment, laser cutting/drilling, coatings, rolling etc.
• 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

Pay

Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $36.60 - $51.23. Other site ranges may differ.

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
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.