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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.

Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a passionate and accomplished team of Integration Technicians, you will directly impact the future of space flight and help us make progress towards our mission of building the road to space through reusable rockets.

You will also share in the team’s impact on all aspects of fabrication, maintenance and operation of mechanical systems used in rocket engine testing, including :

• Diesel mechanical knowledge preferred.
• Fabrication and routing of pneumatic pressurization and propellant tubing
• Working knowledge of cryogenics and Cryogenic safety
• Test article integration and checkout
• Reviewing, editing and following Test Procedures
• Operation of test facility
• General trouble shooting of instrumentation, valves, Pumps, Hydraulics, etc

You will be working with engineers on design concepts / improvements and development tests, and planning the assembly steps for complex mechanical installations.

Your role ensures the needed testing capabilities are available for all business units across Blue Origin. Join us in advancing our vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth!

Minimum Qualifications :

• Experience in rocket engine test facility support, testing rocket or jet engines or closely related applications. Candidates with various levels of experience are welcome to apply.
• Test, flight and safety critical hardware
• Standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment, Band saw, Cornice Break, Tube Bender Flaring and facing machines and Drill Press.
• Experience with pneumatic systems, propellant loading and off-loading systems
• Experience operating, and maintaining large diesel engines
• Experience with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety
• Ability to read and interpret drawings 3D modeling (CREO)
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to gain access to Redstone Arsenal

Preferred Qualifications :

• Thorough knowledge of (or ability to quickly learn) O.E.M. maintenance instructions and procedures for ALCO Diesel
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, install, and maintain various mechanical components on ALCO diesel engines
• Experience in propulsion facility / system maintenance, Pumps, Valves Regulators, pneumatic system build up to include interpreting P&ID’s and Panel fabrication.
• Experience welding steel, stainless steel, and aluminum for structural fabrication of panels
• Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, and cryogenics LOX, H2 and LNG
• Stick, MIG / TIG, orbital welding experience

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.

Discretionary bonus : Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.

Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin / ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and / or local law.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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Last updated : 2024-05-11