Blue Origin · 14 hours ago
Test Technician - Florida Test Ops
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Test Technician to support the testing and launching of the New Glenn rocket, involving hands-on work with rocket stages, maintenance of launch infrastructure, and collaboration with engineers.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Testing parts, from components up through rocket stages, near Blue Origin’s LC-36 launch complex
Fabricate tooling, harnesses, and other equipment as needed
Proposing and implementing continuous improvements to all our operations
Test facility operation, maintenance, and construction
General trouble shooting of instrumentation, valves, leaks, etc
Reviewing, editing and following Test Procedures
Safe working practices:
Safely working with hazardous chemicals and high-pressure systems
Working understanding of standard operations safety practices
Demonstrate a strong bias for safety in operations
Planning and communicating assembly steps for complex mechanical installations
Providing design feedback on the test stand and test article(s)
Flexibility to support testing campaigns as required – this may mean shift work or extended hours based on testing needs
Working with engineers on design concepts/improvements and development tests
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of hands-on experience in mission/flight operations, launch/test operations, aerospace/industrial systems, or a closely related operational environment
1+ year of frontline leadership (supervisor, lead, crew chief, or equivalent) directing technicians or operators
Experience performing work on complex or hazardous systems (e.g., cryogenic, pneumatic, hydraulic, high-pressure, high-voltage, propellants, or similar)
Ability to read and follow technical documentation (procedures, work instructions, drawings, schematics, manuals)
Proven ability to plan and prioritize daily work for a team while meeting safety, quality, and schedule commitments
Basic proficiency with digital tools (email, spreadsheets, maintenance/operations systems) and ability to learn new tools quickly
Willing and able to support non-standard hours (nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime), work in field/industrial environments (outdoors, PPE, heights/ladders, hazardous or restricted areas as required), and travel occasionally to other Blue Origin sites or test/launch locations
Preferred
A&P license, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field
Certification in and/or Knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection
J-STD soldering certification, 610 PCB Assembly and 7711/7721 Rework
Ability to operate complex and precision machinery, including CNCs, 3D printers, harness construction, welding, orbital tube welding, tube bending, flaring, and composites
Working knowledge of propellants, hazardous and class division/groups, NEC, and UL 508a
Solid understanding of a variety of rocket propellants, including liquid hydrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid methane, and hypergols
Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, telescopic boom lifts
Experience working with rocket engines, rocket test facilities, or rocket launch operations
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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