Sub Assembly Technician II - Day Shift

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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!Are you ready to be a part of making history in space exploration? We're looking for dedicated and diligent individuals to join our diverse and hardworking team of technicians. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in building launch vehicles, spacecraft, and launch facility systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of and responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and supporting hardware testing that meets Blue Origin's program requirements.Special Mentions:

• Relocation Assistance: We'll help you move to join our incredible team if eligible.
• Day Shift: Work Monday through Thursday from 5 am to 3:30 pm.
• Overtime Potential: Opportunities to earn extra income.Key Responsibilities:
  • Assemble various structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanically actuated components for New Shepard and New Glenn projects.
  • Work with machined or carbon fiber structural components to meet aerospace standards.
  • Craft and fabricate assembly tooling.
  • Collaborate with engineers to review design concepts, provide assembly feedback, and support development tests.
  • Create, review, and follow detailed work instructions for assembly tasks.
  • Plan and communicate complex mechanical installation steps.
  • Safely handle hazardous systems containing chemicals and/or high pressure.
  • Adapt to constantly evolving priorities in a team environment.
  • Apply excellent problem-solving skills to overcome challenges.Minimum Qualifications:
    • 3+ years of experience in aerospace or related fields.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to document and maintain accurate records, follow procedures, and interpret drawings and prints.
    • Proficiency with standard tools and basic fabrication equipment.
    • Experience in assembling and fixing aerospace or military hardware.
    • Ability to use standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment, including the capability to drill and prepare close tolerance holes for fastener installation.
    • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
    • A commitment to earning trust, fostering positive professional relationships, and contributing 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.
    • Physical ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in small, restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and integration.
      • A&P license or equivalent experience.
      • Familiarity with pressurized system safety for pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
      • Experience with CNC machining and/or composite structure fabrication.
      • Ability to operate heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight-critical hardware.
      • Proficiency with 3D measurement tools and Verisurf/spatial analyzer software.
      • Knowledge of rocket propellants, including hydrogen peroxide, RP, and cryogenics.Compensation Range for:WA applicants is $29.03-$40.65Other site ranges may differInclusivity StatementDon'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 RegulationsApplicants 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.Background Check
        • Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
        • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
        • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.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 OpportunityBlue 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 .Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants 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.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice .

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