Technician III - Lunar Core Component Test

Test 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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As a Test Technician working with a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will support the Core Component Fuel Cell Test team through development, acceptance, and qualification testing of flight hardware for the Lunar Vehicles.

This is a hands-on position where you will apply broad multi-disciplinary engineering (fluids, thermal, mechanical, and electrical/electronic) knowledge, skills, and methods to positively impact safe human spaceflight. You will be required to maintain a safety-first mindset while setting up and executing hazardous tests, including cryogenic, high voltage, hazardous commodities, 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years' experience in aerospace or related fields
• Demonstrated mechanical skills such as welding, milling, lathe, drilling, torquing, soldering, crimping, and tube flaring and bending
• Knowledge / experience with high pressure and/or hazardous commodity systems (gaseous)
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ 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), 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 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