Technician - Integration Engineering SR.

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.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will oversee the development of multiple items associated with system prototyping and rapid development. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets and space vehicles are made and operated. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, enjoy occasional travel, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities

Interface with area leadership to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.

Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.

Collaborate with engineering to make design recommendations to allow for easier manufacturing.

Review work instructions and provide recommended changes where necessary.

Assure continued training and skills development to attract, develop and retain great people.

Setup new development work areas, including layouts, tooling and equipment setup, etc.

Forecasting and developing recovery plans for constraints critical to vehicle delivery schedule.

Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.

Other duties as assigned or otherwise helpful to fulfilling the mission and vision.

Qualifications

Ability to use hand tools, cnc tools, etc

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

Ability to work optimally with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities

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

Must be able to set a high hiring bar while evaluating and hiring top talent

Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills

A proven ability to work collaboratively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances

A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.

Work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, and weekends if/when necessary

Driven curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it

Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a shown ability to drive sophisticated projects with minimal guidance

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

10+ years working on aerospace development programs or production lines.

Scheduling and planning skills

Proficiency with resource loaded schedules using Primavera (P6), Open Plan, MS Project, or other software

Experienced in handling large aerospace components

Experienced in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment

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.

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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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