Technician - Materials & Process

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

About the role

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

• Thermal processing of a wide range of aerospace hardware for various spaceflight systems
• Assisting with specification, procurement, and installation of equipment
• Operation and maintenance of vacuum furnaces, sub-systems, and ancillary equipment
• Assisting with process documentation and controls
• Performance of Pyrometric testing and certification of vacuum furnace equipment
• Tactical and technical support to Engineering/Production/Manufacturing by performing activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro/mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, or specialized test equipment
• Working from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting functions
• Performing operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment
• Assisting in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions
• Assisting in the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment
• Using manufacturing, test, development, or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission and vision: Millions of people living and working in space
• Minimum of 3 years of aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience
• 2 years technical college – or a minimum of 5 years on-the-job training working with vacuum heat-treating furnaces
• Understanding of vacuum system fundamentals and operation
• Experience thermally processing aerospace materials such as stainless steel, copper, nickel, and cobalt alloys, titanium wrought alloys, casting, and additive manufacturing
• Familiar with pre and post-process testing such as hardness testing
• Familiar with performing vacuum furnace preventative maintenance
• Strong written and personal computer skills
• Safety committed & conscientiousness
• Background/familiarity with Calibration and pyrometry (AMS 2750 & AMS 2769)
• Physically able to climb ladders and stairs and lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations

Desired

• 5+ years of aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience
• Experience performing post-process testing such as hardness, alpha case, and mechanical testing
• Experience working with materials engineers to design, test, and document heat treatment and brazing processes
• Experience working with design engineers to specify braze joint designs, braze alloy selection (Ni and precious metal base), and process development

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

• Blue’s Standard Background Check (required for all positions)
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check (required for certain job profiles if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation)
• Additional requirements for drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable), and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training
• Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical (required for certain job profiles)

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