CPV Technician - Level I - D Shift

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

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will perform general duties involved in the precision cleaning and inspection of aerospace hardware to support Blue Origin’s launch facility and test stand programs for various spaceflight systems. We seek employees who are passionate about space and possess a strong desire to continuously learn and improve. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Work Schedule:

Weekend nights - Friday - Sunday - 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Responsibilities:

• Clean and passivate hardware using means such as solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision cleaning methods.

• Safely handle hardware utilizing overhead cranes, hoists, and associated lifting equipment.

• Use titration and other direct measurement methods to analyze and correct CPV Lab solvent/chemical systems.

• Use laser systems to provide identifying features to hardware per technical documentation.

• Inspect hardware using visual, UV light, borescope, microscopic particle count, and high-precision weighing methods.

• Package accepted hardware and supplies for storage or shipment.

• Perform shop level maintenance and calibration of equipment such as pumps, tanks, filtration systems, scales, etc.

• Conduct general housekeeping of CPV Lab and Certified Clean Room area.

• Follow safety regulations and wear protective eyewear, steel toe boots, and other applicable personal protective equipment.

Qualifications:

• Experience working on fluid systems with applied chemistry fundamentals.

• Strong attention to detail, desire to solve problems, and drive to resolve technical issues.

• Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs. and use lifting equipment and machinery for heavier hardware.

• Must possess a strong work ethic, prove ability to follow direction, and meet expectations.

• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with software systems, databases and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired:

• Prior experience in precision cleaning of aerospace, medicalor other precision components.

• Prior experience inspecting aerospace mechanical components or fluids systems.

Culture 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 an 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.

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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.

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