Senior Technician New Glenn Component Test

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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!

As part of the New Glenn Component Test team you will support development qualification and production test campaigns on various New Glenn spaceflight systems. You will be required to maintain a safety-first mindset while setting up and executing hazardous tests including cryogenic high voltage and high-pressure systems. You will be responsible for independently fabricating and troubleshooting test rigs/systems as well as test harnesses. You will support the teams equipment management and calibration.

In addition you will support flight hardware production by evaluating test procedures and processes for efficiency and implementing improvements. We are looking for someone who can work in a team environment and apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years experience in aerospace or related fields
• Demonstrated mechanical skills such as welding milling lathe drilling torquing soldering crimping and tube flaring and bending
• Knowledge / experience with high pressure and/or cryogenic systems (gaseous and liquid)
• Ability to fabricate high pressure plumbing systems
• Knowledge and experience with test operations procedures including hydraulic load control hydro/pneumatic pressure control and safe handling of flight parts
• Ability to install and operate instrumentation including strain gages pressure transducers load cells thermocouples RTDs accelerometers and analog circuitry
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings blueprints piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and wiring schematics
• Excellent problem-solving communication and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Excellent judgment with demonstrated ability to recognize report and correct issues
• Strong development background and experience working with limited instruction
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records with strict procedural compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of applicable industry experience (launch vehicles satellites aircraft motorsports oil & gas)
• A&P license or equivalent experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and integration
• Demonstrated technical expertise in design operation testing or production of pressurized (up to 6000 psi) cryogenic hydraulic and/or mechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of fluid components such as valves regulators actuators servo-valves and fittings
• Experience performing electrical work and repairs per NASA-STD-8739.4 AC-43.13-1B or similar
• Experience with Environmental Testing per SMC-S-016 MIL-STD-1540 or MIL-STD-810
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME OSHA and local building standards
• Familiarity with working precision clean hardware and systems in a cleanroom environment
• Experience installing strain gages with a variety of adhesive types including room-temperature and elevated-temperature cure.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (CREO/PRO-E preferred) and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardwar

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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

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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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• 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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