Technician (FluidMechanical) III

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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!

Responsibilities:

• Precision assembling valves check valves servo valves actuators and other hydraulic/pneumatic components

• Performing pressure testing in excess of 6000 psi

• Testing with cryogenics (LN2 GN2)

• Measuring test pressures strokes temperatures flows positions and loads

• Quickly identify various types of fittings and know their proper uses

• Quickly identify unsafe practices and make corrections

• Prepare test setups for engineers

• Operate pressurized hydraulic/pneumatic flow test benches and portable test stations

• Read and interpret schematics P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) engineering drawings work orders and technical orders

• Inspect components for damage hidden damage and other latent flaws

• Perform continuity checks and inspections of components

• Use flowmeters transducers multimeters oscilloscopes pressure gauges and other test devices to interpret the test results of a test article

• Hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical troubleshooting

• Assembling and testing some components specific clean requirements

• Use standard tooling and measuring devices such as calipers micrometers bore gauges surface plates safety-wire and lock-wire tooling seal installation tools and other specialty assembly tools

• Stainless steel tube bending flaring and swaging

• Working with charged vessels

• Installation of Helicoils seals and O-rings

• Understanding of AS-9100 requirements and audits

• Ability to identify documentation errors and work with engineering to correct any issues

• Familiar with DAQ systems National Instruments LabVIEW Dewesoft PLCs and other forms of automation

Qualifications:

• 3 years in a related field

• Development Lab and Production Lab experience

• Hands-on experience developing and executing work instructions

• Strong written and computer skills

Desired:

• 8 years in aerospace/aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic or components labs

• Basic use of CAD

• LabVIEW DEWESOFT or PLC experience

• Understanding of clean room environments

• Understanding of precision cleaning

• Familiarity with typical aerospace testing and quality processes (AS9100 FOD Control Lean 5S etc.)

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

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• 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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