Test Technician Florida Test Ops

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Blue Origin seeks highly talented technicians to test & launch the New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. We are looking for teammates to help refurbish flown rockets stack rockets and payloads maintain and operate launch infrastructure and ultimately participate in launching one of the largest rockets in the world. Successful candidates will bring relevant skills experiences and certifications from aerospace oil and gas automotive and related fields. We are looking for people who are fast and eager learners extremely hard workers problem solvers and instinctive team players.

Position Specific Details:

• Shifts: A Mon-Fri (7am-4pm) must be able to support some off-shift testing as required
• Location:Space Coast FL
• Relocation:Available
• Potential travel:Up to 10% for training and related activities (where applicable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Testing parts from components up through rocket stages near Blue Origins 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

Team Focus & Domain Expertise:

Test & Launch Operations sit at the heart of Blue Origins launch and spaceflight systems turning design intent into hard data clean checkouts and flight confidence. Our Launch Technicians are the hands-on experts who bring vehicles ground systems and test stands to life from first poweron and subsystem checkout to fullstack vehicle and padlevel tests that clear the way for launch day.

You wont just follow procedures; youll execute them with precision and help make them better. Youll build up and configure hardware connect and verify avionics and electrical systems hook up fluid lines and ground support equipment and run test and checkout sequences that prove systems are ready to fly. Experience with tools and disciplines such as mechanical assembly electrical wiring and terminations fluid systems (cryogenic pneumatic hydraulic) instrumentation and basic test equipment (DMMs scopes pressure/flow measurement etc.) will let you quickly contribute on the floor and at the pad.

Safety and mission assurance are our north star and the stakes are real. Youll follow and reinforce rigorous safetybydesign and test practices including PPE lockout/tagout hazardous energy and fluid procedures while working on systems that must work the first time every time. Launch Technicians who thrive here combine strong handson skills with disciplined proceduredriven execution and the pride that comes with seeing the hardware they built and checked out roll to the pad count down and fly to space.

Launch & Mission Operations Technicians provide handson frontline support at the sharp end of the mission where hardware people and procedures come together to put vehicles and payloads into space. You will be supporting control room or test operations from the floor including pretest configurations pad or stand walkdowns propellant and fluid system readiness and realtime support to console operators during countdowns and test runs. Youre on headset with engineers and supervisors turning their commands into safe correct actions in the field.

Youre expected to bring solid handson mechanical electrical or fluidsystem experience; comfort working around large complex hardware; and the discipline to execute detailed procedures in a highconsequence this role youll be trusted with critical hardware work shouldertoshoulder with engineers and supervisors and play a direct part in the risk and readiness picture for each test and launch. If youre motivated by tight timelines real hardware and the adrenaline of seeing the systems you built and operated counted down and launched this is where youll feel at home.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of handson 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 highpressure highvoltage 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 nonstandard 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 Qualifications:

• A&P license Associates or Bachelors 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

Culture Statement

Dont 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 an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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