Blue Origin · 20 hours ago
Technician II - New Glenn Component Test
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$29.91/hr - $41.87/hr
2+ years expBlue Origin is a company that envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking a Technician II to support the development and operations of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle, focusing on testing and equipment management.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support development, qualification, and production test campaigns on various New Glenn spaceflight systems
Maintain a safety-first mindset while setting up and executing hazardous tests, including cryogenic, high voltage, and high-pressure systems
Independently fabricate and troubleshoot test rigs/systems as well as test harnesses
Support the team's equipment management and calibration
Support flight hardware production by evaluating test procedures and processes for efficiency and implementing improvements
Qualification
Required
2+ years' experience in aerospace or related fields
Demonstrated mechanical skills such as welding, milling, lathe, drilling, torquing, soldering, crimping, and tube flaring and bending
Knowledge / experience with high pressure and/or cryogenic systems (gaseous and liquid)
Ability to fabricate high pressure plumbing systems
Knowledge and experience with test operations procedures including hydraulic load control, hydro/pneumatic pressure control, and safe handling of flight parts
Ability to install and operate instrumentation including strain gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry
Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, blueprints, piping, and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and wiring schematics
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
Excellent judgment with demonstrated ability to recognize, report, and correct issues
Strong development background and experience working with limited instruction
Ability to document and maintain accurate records with strict procedural compliance
Preferred
3+ years of applicable industry experience (launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, motorsports, oil & gas)
A&P license or equivalent experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and integration
Demonstrated technical expertise in design, operation, testing, or production of pressurized (up to 6000 psi), cryogenic, hydraulic, and/or mechanical systems
Strong knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, and fittings
Experience performing electrical work and repairs per NASA-STD-8739.4, AC-43.13-1B or similar
Experience with Environmental Testing per SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540 or MIL-STD-810
Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME, OSHA, and local building standards
Familiarity with working precision clean hardware and systems in a cleanroom environment
Experience installing strain gages with a variety of adhesive types, including room-temperature and elevated-temperature cure
Experience with 3D CAD tools (CREO/PRO-E preferred) and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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