What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parachute Rigging Technician (R38003) position at Blue Origin, LLC?
This role is a part of New Shepard, a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.
Special Mentions
- This position will be located in El Paso, TX
- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 10% of the time - primarily to our launch site in Van Horn, TX
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Inspecting, repairing and packing parachutes
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Continuous improvement
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years' experience in assembly, repair, and packing of life support and safety-critical parachute equipment
- Prior experience in high-density pressure packing of space-grade parachute systems
- Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, engineering drawings, and work instructions
- Operate hand tools, electrical tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment, and light equipment
- Communicate effectively with team members
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
- Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Must be able to lift and carry 35 lbs. and spend long periods standing
- High school diploma or GED
- Must work on-site in El Paso, TX
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA Senior or Master Riggers License
- Explosives training and experience handling parachute deployment ordnance
- Prior experience with parachute testing, from the component level to an integrated assembly
- Understanding of 5s principles, and tool control practices.
Salary : $52,200 - $66,100
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