Technician - Tube Shop

Key Responsibilities

• Utilizing automated bending equipment, you’ll develop, fabricate, and inspect tubes and tube assemblies for space launch vehicles.
• 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.

Team Focus & Domain Expertise

• The Technician – Tube Shop at Blue Origin plays a pivotal role in cutting and preparing raw tube material prior to being fabricated into tube assemblies for space launch vehicles.
• Using saws, deburr tooling, mechanical honing equipment, ultrasonic cleaning tanks and borescope inspection equipment, you’ll prepare and inspect these tubes for quality conformance.
• You will collaborate on transforming how our tanks and hardware are made and integrated, directly impacting the reliability and performance of launch vehicle systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certification, trade school training, and/or degree in related field.
• Tube bending experience (CNC and Hand Bending).
• Direct experience with cryogenic fluid systems, avionics integration, and aerospace launch vehicle or spacecraft assembly.
• 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 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.

Pay

Compensation Range For WA applicants is $29.91 - $41.87 Other Site Ranges May Differ