Refurbishment Operations Technician III (nights - B Shift Sun - wed)

Blue Origin Space Vehicle Refurbishment Technician

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 refurbishment 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.

On our team, we are adaptable, trustworthy, persistent, professional, collaborative, and creative. If you share our passion and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve, excel in cross-functional team environments, and are ready to make an impact, then we would love to hear from you!

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

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Maintenance of spaceflight hardware and equipment
• Replacement of electrical wire harnesses and instrumentation
• Drilling close tolerance, precision holes in a variety of metals and composites
• Complex mechanical assembly
• Crane rigging and lifting operations.
• Assist engineers in reviewing design concepts, providing feedback for improvements.
• Familiarity working with assembly fixture tooling.
• Review and follow written work instructions for complex mechanical installations.
• Innovate and improve processes to increase efficiency of operations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, supporting all shifts/OT, as necessary, to support business needs.
• Training will start on day shift and will potentially last several months.
• We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• 5+ years' experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, offshore ops or related fields
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to read, understand, and use technical manuals and detailed work instructions.
• Experience and comfortability working in both research and flight environments.
• Knowledge and experience with personal protective equipment
• Knowledge in the proper use of different types of aerospace fittings and seals
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment.
• Use of precision measuring instruments and attention to detail
• Familiarity with hydrostatic, hydraulic, and pneumatic testing
• Experience with threaded insert installation and thread tapping tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as be a self-starter.
• Able to climb ladders, stairs, and work in small, restricted spaces.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to gain U.S. Space force DBIDS access credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• A&P license or equivalent experience in integration and test of flight systems and structures
• 8+ years of experience in launch vehicle, propulsion system assembly, vehicle integration, or aircraft assembly and maintenance
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware.
• Experience with 3-D Measurement Tools, such as Faro Arms, Trackers and Verisurf software
• Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including Hydrogen Peroxide, RP, and cryogenics
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc) and pressurized system safety
• Knowledge in the use of 3-D CAD tools (ProEngineer) is preferred.

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 an 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.

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.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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. 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, sex, 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.