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.  
 
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! 
 

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 a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will process flight hardware, perform spacecraft mate & encapsulation, transport, mate to the launch vehicle, and participate in integrated testing, and closeout operations. You will share in our team’s impact on all aspects of payload operations. As part of the Payload Operations group, you will work as part of a highly skilled team reporting to Mission Operations/Test & Flight Operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execute operations procedures for assembly, use, and maintenance of launch vehicle flight hardware, and ground support equipment

• Team a with group of highly skilled technicians to perform integrated payload processing activities in a 100K (ISO-8) class or higher cleanroom, and interact with New Glenn spacecraft customer teams

• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of payload accommodations flight hardware including mechanical, instrumentation, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment

• Perform maintenance of a wide range of support equipment and tools

• Participate in the implementation of mission-unique solutions to payload process requirements

• Closely collaborate with engineers/ senior technicians from various launch vehicle and ground system disciplines daily

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ years experience with payload operations, integration, precision manufacturing, or test environment working on mechanical systems

• Familiarity with payload fairings, adapters, payload separation systems, spacecraft integration, match-mates (fit-checks)

• Must be able to travel to other Blue Origin offices, alternate launch sites, and customer facilities (within and outside the United States)

• Must be able to become certified to operate equipment such as aerial lifts, forklifts, and overhead cranes & able to perform basic rigging responsibilities

• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends, when needed to support test or launch campaign timelines

• Position requires: lifting (35 lbs), climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, and standing for extended periods (8 hours min.)

• Must be able to work at heights over 50 feet.

• Current TS/SCI clearance or ability to complete a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)

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

• Must be a US. 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:

• Commercial Driver’s License, Class A (Florida-issued CDL or ability to obtain)

• Experience with lifting handling GSE, environmental control systems operations

• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)

• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

• Possess advanced knowledge of engineering drawings/sketches

• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision to develop and manage many tasks and schedules simultaneously

• Experience with Beyond Gravity Payload Separation Systems

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.

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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