Sr Test Technician - New Glenn

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!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

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 team's 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.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience in aerospace or related fields

• Demonstrated mechanicals skills such as welding, milling, lathe, drilling, torqueing, soldering, crimping, and tube flaring and bending

• Knowledge / experience with high voltage systems (AC and DC, 480V)

• 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

• Demonstrated ability to fabricate and repair electrical systems and wire harnessing

• 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

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• 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:

• 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 using inventory and tracking systems.

• 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 hardware

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $42.46-$59.45

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

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