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Blue Origin · 5 days ago

Level 3 Technician - Material and Process Labs

Space Coast, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Level 3 Technician will leverage their technical expertise to ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations while performing material testing and maintaining laboratory equipment.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory analysis per industry standard test methods

Summarize, document, and communicate results to stakeholders

Develop standard methods, training material, and related documentation for laboratory processes

Demonstrate strict attention to detail in executing laboratory analyses

Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities

Identify new equipment to expand laboratory capability and improve responsiveness

Safely work with hazardous systems containing chemicals, heat, and/or high pressure

Qualification

Material testing experienceEngineering laboratory skillsLaboratory analysis methodsAerospace testing knowledgeManual machine tools operationContinuous improvement mindsetCommunication skills

Required

At least 5 years experience working in material test laboratories

Experience with engineering laboratory skills: weights and measures, chemical hygiene, materials safety planning, personal protective equipment, contamination control, workload organization and planning

Demonstrated ability to drive project and task execution to meet or beat scheduled need dates

Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills

A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing

Ability to lift 50lbs and comfortable working at heights (work stands, ladders, lifts) and/or in confined spaces

Ability to work with and around chemicals and other hazardous materials

Work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary

Preferred

Experience using equipment used for a variety of laboratory techniques (specimen preparation, optical and/or scanning electron microscopy, mechanical/structural testing

Experience with materials analyses of fusion and friction stir weld materials and processes, aerospace structural metals, etc

Understanding of typical aerospace testing and quality processes

Understanding of the types of materials and processes used to fabricate aerospace components

Ability to operate manual machine tools (saws, routers, etc.)