Aerospace Technician II - Composites (R37505)

Job Expired

Space Coast, FL, United States

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

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 hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will support the manufacture of Thermal Protection Systems flight hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made and operated. We are seeking people who 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), and continue to seek out opportunities to learn and improve themselves. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Responsibilities:

Work with development team to establish new facility and stand-up qualifying production line, assisting with equipment receipt and startup
Develop skills required and learn new manufacturing processes
Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications
Work with engineering to document and standardize production processes; including reviewing work instructions and provide recommendations for improvement
Take ownership of all aspects of the shop environment, ensuring team safety, optimizing productivity, maintaining product quality and team cohesiveness towards the end goal of maintaining schedule
Ensure area meets strict FOD and 5S requirements, perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas
Work in adherence to all Blue Origin specifications relative to critical flight components
Qualify and complete the OJT requirements to operate the area specific machinery and perform required processes for manufacture of carbon composites
Setup and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser tracker, height gauges and optical measuring instruments
Work in compliance with area hazardous materials use, processing, and safety which includes the use of respirators and protective clothing
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency
Work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary
Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision

Qualifications:

5 years of experience in the fabrication, assembly and test of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle systems components, or equivalent relevant industry experience
Experience with the development and manufacture of Thermal Protection Systems
Experience operating and maintaining clean rooms, furnace, autoclave, waterjet, CNC machinery, or similar manufacturing machinery
Must have a continuous improvement mind set
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with the ability to drive projects with minimal oversight
Approachable disposition, broad-minded and open to rapid changing requirements
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:

Hands on experience with carbon-carbon development and/or manufacture
Manufacturing experience utilizing and troubleshooting CNC machinery
Deep fundamental understanding of Aerospace manufacturing
Experience with Creo Parametric, Creo View, Windchill, and timekeeping software applications

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

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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 and here.

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