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!  

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of technicians, you will assist with the setup of the production work areas, including layouts, tooling, and equipment setup for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the transition from development to production.

In this position, you will be responsible for manufacturing various thermal protection systems (TPS) for New Glenn flight hardware according to written procedures, engineering models, drawings, and specifications. You will be responsible for operating various material-handling equipment including forklifts. You will perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures.

Special Mentions

• Weekend Day Shift

• This position will require shift flexibility to work first, second, or weekend shift to align with changes in business need.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the manufacture of thermal protection systems (TPS) through multiple processes including adhesive bonding, heat cleaning, waterproofing, CNC quilting, material processing, inspection, and packaging.

• Perform surface preparation, fixturing, adhesive application, material selection, and preparation.

• Adhering to operational requirements, methods, and sequences of operation to be followed in operating CNC machinery and CO2 lasers and in the required maintenance of process equipment.

• Read and quickly develop a full understanding of work instructions, records databases, and process specifications controlling the manufacturing processes.

• Perform tasks assigned in the manufacturing processes while strictly adhering to process specifications and work instructions.

• Complete all process qualifications required for the position promptly.

• Continuous personal efforts toward maintaining the safety, 5s, and FOD controls, quality, and process improvement.

• Maintain a positive attitude in difficult or stressful situations.

• Personal commitment to build strong working relationships supporting the team’s efforts to achieve goals set before them.

• Ability and willingness to work in an environment with safely controlled exposure to solvents, chemicals, and respiratory hazards, wearing and maintaining safe use of respirators, PAPRS, and protective gloves and clothing.

Qualifications:

• This is a weekend day shift. Fri-Sun 6 AM-6:30PM

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!

• Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing or other manufacturing environment with strict quality and configuration controls.

• Proven expertise in one or more of the following: two-part RTV bonding, operation of CNC machinery, CO2 Lasers, chemical spray mixing and application, vacuum infusion, automated systems operation and troubleshooting, and Hazardous waste treatment and handling.

• Experience applying sealants, conversion coatings, primers, and adhesives.

• Must be able to be respirator qualified.

• Ability to work, listen, learn, and mentor in return, respectfully and cooperatively with diverse teams in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.

• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, >50lbs.

• 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:

• 1+ Years of experience working with aerospace thermal protection systems.

• Experience with fundamentals of aerospace quality inspection, and peer-to-peer inspection processes.

• Industry certification, trade school training, and/or degree in a related field.

• Demonstrated success as a “hands-on” technical leader or technical skills mentor.

• Evident track record of a strong work ethic close attention to detail, and organizational skills in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.

• Continuous improvement approach. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving.

• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it.

• Experience in processing aerospace components, maintaining configuration control and documentation.

• Experience in new product development and qualification processes.

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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