Technician - Test & Launch Ops III | A shift

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 the readiness and integration of ground systems, vehicles, and engines for test and launch operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ground systems, vehicles, and engines for launch and test activities through setup, configuration, verification, and readiness tasks
• Verify correct integration and functionality of all components and systems prior to launch or test, following rigorous checklists and protocols
• Conduct pre-launch/test inspections, identifying and troubleshooting integration or system readiness issues, escalating as needed
• Support vehicle/engine integration tasks, including alignment, connections, instrumentation setup, and data acquisition for launch/test events
• Absorb and troubleshoot pre and post-mission hands-on tasks
• Maintain clear documentation of readiness, integration, testing, and anomaly resolution activities in compliance with technical and operational standards
• Uphold high safety standards, reporting hazards and ensuring launch/test operations are conducted in safe and secure environments
• Participate in emergency response and critical operation procedures during test and launch activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and mission control teams to ensure seamless handoffs and technical support
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives for system integration, test protocols, and launch operations processes

Requirements

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, testing, or related technical field
• Documented experience using standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted, work at heights (up to 20 feet), and operate in confined spaces as required for operational needs
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience interpreting a variety of technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, diagrams, and P&IDs
• Hands-on assembly, integration, test, troubleshooting, or validation experience across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems
• Familiarity with ground support and environmental control equipment, launch/test environments, and range safety protocols in aerospace, defense, or space operations
• Technical certification, trade school, or relevant degree (e.g., aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering/technology)
• Participation in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) in team environments
• Experience supporting new product introduction or transition from development to production
• Proven ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work and communicate effectively while collaborating with teams and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, testing, or related technical field
• Minimum qualifications also include documented experience using standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment
• Minimum qualifications require the ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted, work at heights (up to 20 feet), and operate in confined spaces as required for operational needs
• Minimum qualifications demand proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Minimum qualifications necessitate experience interpreting a variety of technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, diagrams, and P&IDs
• Minimum qualifications require hands-on assembly, integration, test, troubleshooting, or validation experience across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems
• Minimum qualifications demand familiarity with ground support and environmental control equipment, launch/test environments, and range safety protocols in aerospace, defense, or space operations
• Minimum qualifications include technical certification, trade school, or relevant degree (e.g., aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering/technology)
• Minimum qualifications require participation in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) in team environments
• Minimum qualifications necessitate experience supporting new product introduction or transition from development to production
• Minimum qualifications demand proven ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work and communicate effectively while collaborating with teams and stakeholders

Skills

• Technical skills in aerospace manufacturing, integration, testing, or related technical fields
• Proficiency with standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted, work at heights (up to 20 feet), and operate in confined spaces as required for operational needs
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience interpreting a variety of technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, diagrams, and P&IDs
• Hands-on assembly, integration, test, troubleshooting, or validation experience across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems
• Familiarity with ground support and environmental control equipment, launch/test environments, and range safety protocols in aerospace, defense, or space operations
• Technical certification, trade school, or relevant degree (e.g., aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering/technology)
• Participation in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) in team environments
• Experience supporting new product introduction or transition from development to production
• Proven ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work and communicate effectively while collaborating with teams and stakeholders

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 CA applicants is $36.60 - $51.23

Schedule

Shifts: A | Mon-Fri (6am-2:30pm)