Technician - Test & Launch Ops I | B Shift

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will help in the testing of Engines for various Vehicle configurations. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of aerospace manufacturing while working with the team to keep the shop functioning at a high level. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight

We are looking for someone motivated, dedicated and driven to apply their technical expertise to help make a positive impact to safe Human Spaceflight.

Passion and Drive is a must!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform hands on maintenance or modifications to Engines.
• Perform scheduled inspections on Tested/Qualified Engines.
• Handling and transportation of Engines from Test stand to engine processing facility.
• Perform engine tooling maintenance and inspections.
• Perform sophisticated tubing fabrication using schematics and engineering direction.
• Interact and work with Test/Design Engineers every day.
• Travel to test sites to support mission at least 15% of the year.
• Safely working with hazardous chemicals, cryogenics, and high-pressure systems
• Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication techniques, working in a team environment, and taking care of a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.
• Perform tasks individually assigned from leadership for the benefit of the engines team.
• Maintain a healthy and motivated Team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Experience using electronic work order systems.
• Experience working high pressure gaseous and Cryogenic systems related to Rocket Engine Testing
• Test stand experience working combustion or dynamic systems.
• Able to gain access to Redstone Arsenal.
• Has a valid Driver's License.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Ability to follow schematics or electrical diagrams.
• Ability to use Calibrated tooling such as Torque Wrenches, Multimeters, Dew Point Meters, Depth Gauges, Borescopes etc.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., work in adverse weather conditions, and climb stairs/ladders
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be willing to work all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years' experience with Production on launch vehicle processing for flight operations to include Launch and Recovery Ops, Rocket and or Crew capsule system Maintenance, Integration and Test.
• A&P license, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) certification or training. Associate degree in an engineering, technical, or mechanical field
• Test stand Build experience.
• Able to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced and challenging work environment.
• Experience operating aerial lifts, scissor lifts and any vehicles used for at height maintenance.

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.

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Benefits

• 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.

• 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.

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