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 diverse and hardworking team of technicians, you will assist with the setup of the production work areas, including layouts, tooling and equipment setup for various spaceflight systems.

You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transition from development to production. You will manufacture, assemble, and test structural flight hardware assemblies according to written procedures and engineering models, drawings, specifications.

You will be responsible to operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, flight vehicle and subassembly transportation equipment, truck-trailer combinations and other ground support equipment as required.

Setup and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser tracker, height gauges and optical measuring instruments.

You will perform second party verifications and hardware inspections to engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedure.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications :

• 0-2 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or other relevant field
• Manual or Automated Welding Process Experience.
• Ability to work with small hardware components and attention to detail.
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions and test procedures
• Work collaboratively with teams of diverse skills, disciplines, and backgrounds
• Communicate clearly and appropriately, in writing and in person
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas to support 5S, FOD, and ESD
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances
• Ability to support Monday-Friday work schedule, work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if / when necessary
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Must be able to work second shift (Monday through Thursday 3 pm - 1 : 30 am) OR weekend shift (Friday through Sunday 5 am - 6 pm)

Desired :

• Continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving
• Experience in Aerospace / Launch vehicle assembly
• Experience in handling large aerospace components
• Experience in assembling large tight-tolerance structures
• Lean Manufacturing and / or Six Sigma certification
• Robotic 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.

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 : 2024-05-12