Maintenance Technician II

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

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small team the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for facility construction/modification support, facility operation, maintenance, for rocket engine and space vehicle testing activities. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Test facility construction, operation and maintenance

• Fabrication and routing of pressurization and propellant tubing

• Reviewing, editing and following Maintenance Procedures

• Operation of test facility systems and environmental test equipment

• Installation and checkout of wire harnesses and instrumentation

• General trouble shooting of instrumentation, valves, leaks, compressors (Nitrogen/Helium), etc

• Working with engineers on design concepts/improvements and development of test facilities and systems

• Planning and communicating assembly steps for complex mechanical installations/maintenance

• Providing design feedback on the test stands and supporting systems

• Flexibility to support maintenance as required - this may mean shift work or extended hours based on testing needs

• Safe working practices:

• Safely working with hazardous chemicals and high pressure systems

• Demonstrate a strong bias for safety in operations

Qualifications:

• Work on-site at Kent Test Operations supporting maintenance and testing

• Experience with pneumatic systems, propellant loading and off-loading systems

• Test facility construction, operation, and maintenance

• Demonstrated ability to work with compressors, electric motors, hydraulic systems, environmental test equipment

• Instrumentation, sensors, and electronics

• Standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment

• Ability to read and interpret drawings - P&IDs, fabrication drawings

• 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.

Desired:

• Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including Hydrogen Peroxide, RP, and cryogenics

• Knowledge in the use of computer programs such as AutoCAD or Creo

• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc) and pressurized system safety

• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware

• MIG/TIG, orbital welding experience

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $29.03 - $40.65

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don't 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't 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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

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