Parachute Rigging Technician (R38003)

Job Expired

West Texas, TX, 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! 

This role is a part of New Shepard, a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

Special Mentions

This position will be located in El Paso, TX
Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 10% of the time - primarily to our launch site in Van Horn, TX

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Inspecting, repairing and packing parachutes
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years' experience in assembly, repair, and packing of life support and safety-critical parachute equipment 
Prior experience in high-density pressure packing of space-grade parachute systems 
Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, engineering drawings, and work instructions
Operate hand tools, electrical tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment, and light equipment
Communicate effectively with team members
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc. 
Must be able to lift and carry 35 lbs. and spend long periods standing 
High school diploma or GED  
Must work on-site in El Paso, TX

Preferred Qualifications

FAA Senior or Master Riggers License 
Explosives training and experience handling parachute deployment ordnance
Prior experience with parachute testing, from the component level to an integrated assembly
Understanding of 5s principles, and tool control practices.

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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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