Technician - Mechanical Integration | All Shifts All Levels

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 support for the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of liquid rocket engine test facilities for various spaceflight systems.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and routing of pressurization and propellant tubing
• Test article integration and checkout
• General troubleshooting of fluid components and fluid systems
• General maintenance of mechanical components and systems
• Propellant offloading
• Reviewing, editing, and following test procedures and processes
• Operating test facility and ground support equipment
• Working with engineers on design concepts and facility improvements
• Planning and executing assembly for complex mechanical systems
• Safely working with hazardous chemicals and high pressure systems
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvements to promote workplace safety

Requirements

• 3+ years in rocket engine or jet engine testing, or rocket engine test facility support
• Ability to work with test and flight safety critical hardware
• Ability to work with standard mechanical tools and shop fabrication equipment
• Experience with pneumatic and propellant systems
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.; work in adverse weather conditions; climb stairs and ladders
• 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

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in propulsion facility/system or launch vehicle operation, integration or maintenance
• Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Hydrogen, and other cryogenics
• Familiar with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware

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.

Pay

Benefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program. Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Schedule

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Depending 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.