Supervisor Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician

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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!

The Ground System Development organization is responsible for delivering reliable high performance ground systems electrical systems and Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) infrastructure that enable safe and continuous spaceflight operations. This position supports that mission by contributing to the design build integration and sustainment of ground systems test assets and launch facilities across multiple sites.

As part of a highly skilled team of technicians and engineers you will install troubleshoot and commission instrumentation and control systems that support critical launch and test operations. Your work will directly influence system readiness facility reliability and the overall success of launch site execution.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead technicians in day-to-day activities associated with instrumentation and control system build installation test and troubleshoot with a strong focus on safety quality and schedule.
• Plan assign and monitor work (shift coverage work center assignments overtime and backup coverage).
• Ensure work is performed per approved procedures work instructions drawings and safety/quality requirements.
• Provide hands on technical support for integration checkout test and operations of ground systems as needed.
• Conduct regular performance check ins and reviews; coach develop and mentor team members.
• Support hiring onboarding training and recognition for your team.
• Communicate work status issues and risks clearly to leadership and partner teams (engineering planning logistics safety quality).
• Drive a strong safety culture; identify hazards support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to increase safety quality efficiency and repeatability.
• Maintain clean organized compliant work areas (e.g. 5S clean as you go tool/FOD control).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of hands on 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 high pressure high voltage propellants or similar).
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation (procedures work instructions drawings schematics manuals).
• Basic proficiency with digital tools (email spreadsheets maintenance/operations systems) and ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritize daily work for a team while meeting safety quality and schedule commitments.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant operations experience (e.g. aerospace launch vehicles test facilities industrial automation/controls oil & gas or similar) including 2 years as a frontline supervisor/lead preferably in domains such as launch pad/test stand instrumentation and control system build installation test and troubleshoot.
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings models specifications and test procedures.
• Experience with Lean/continuous improvement (e.g. 5S Kaizen) and implementing process and safety improvements.
• Experience with assembly integration and handling of large or complex products (e.g. stages modules large structures).
• Formal technical training or an associate degree in a relevant field (e.g. electronics mechanics industrial technology instrumentation mechatronics).
• Knowledge of UL508A standards NEC70 AFSPC 91-710 Installation requirements for Hazardous Locations
• Experience installing cable tray wire basket conduit cable routing
• Experience with Mil spec and industrial connectors such asM8 M12 and others

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.

Export Control Regulations

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.

• 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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