Job Title: Integration Technician
Duration: 6 months contract with possible extension
Location: Kent, WA

Description:
A shift: Monday through Thursday 5am to 3:30PM

Job Description Summary:
Provides tactical and technical support to Engineering/Production/Manufacturing by performing activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro/mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment.
Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics, and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
Assists in the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment.
Uses manufacturing, test, development, or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.

Job Description:
Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of technicians, you will perform general duties involved in the manufacturing, assembling, and testing of valves and controls components for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of component and subassembly manufacturing. The production valve manufacturing team is a critical part of the company's Integrated Supply Chain. A technician in this role will perform daily tasks including:
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!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Integrate, test, functionally verify, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatically actuated cryogenic valves, systems and components.
Perform intermediate and/or depot level component maintenance, inspection, and repair.
Assist engineers in reviewing and developing design concepts, tooling, test hardware and providing feedback for improvements.
Follow, review, improve and provide feedback on work instructions for complex mechanical systems and installations.
Safely work with chemical and/or high-pressure hazardous systems.
Ensure tasks are performed on schedule, safely and in a professional manner.
Rapidly adapt to changing roles while working in a challenging high-paced work environment.
Show Innovation and accountability in the of improvement of processes and the efficiency of operations and the work area.
Maintain inventory of parts and equipment for assembly, test, and maintenance of valve related systems.
Support overtime required for integration tasks or test campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications:
2 years' experience in aerospace, aircraft, R&D or related industrial or defense fields.
Strong attention to detail, desire to solve problems, and drive to resolve technical issues.
Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs. and use lifting equipment and machinery for heavier hardware.
Must possess a strong work ethic, prove ability to follow direction, and meet expectations.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
Physically able to climb ladders and stairs.
Ability to support one of the following production work schedule: M- TH (5am - 3:30pm)
Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with software systems, databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with cryogenic systems, operation, safety and hardware.
Prior experience fabricating, maintaining, testing, operating or inspecting aerospace mechanical components or fluids systems.
Experience with CAD systems for review and interpretation of 3-D models.