Technician - Test & Launch Ops | All Shifts

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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!

Provides tactical and technical support to Engineering/Production/Manufacturing by performing activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro/mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.

Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment. Uses manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work directly with a team operating and maintaining the environmental test equipment used for acceptance testing of flight hardware.
• Perform acceptance tests on flight hardware following written instructions.
• Conduct hands-on environmental stress screening (thermal, vibration, and pressure) on with company outlined procedures.
• Assist with installation, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of vibration tables, Thermal chambers, Pressure systems, DAQ equipment including PT's, TC's, Voltage, and current Mass flow meters.
• Coordinate with test engineers and engage with management on daily test activities.
• Clean and perform maintenance on machines, equipment, and work areas in accordance with 5S standards and maintenance program.
• Support several test projects simultaneously to meet operations schedules.
• Configure test setups, fixtures, and instrumentation per test plans and standards.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers to accurately detail work instructions ensuring clear concise instructions.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including work prioritization, scheduling, and providing succinct status reports.
• Ability to self-start, find clarity in ambiguous situations, earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Knowledge/experience in manufacturing and test processes and procedures.
• Strong ability to comprehend technical work instructions.
• High attention to detail
• Strong safety approach and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations.
• Experience with drawings, shop orders, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience with electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic test equipment.
• Experience with various types of gages, instruments and measuring devices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Some Experience with software systems, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Physically able to climb ladders and stairs and lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or technical degree in a relevant field
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems, Non-conformance systems, Ticketed request systems and order scheduling systems
• Experience using and maintaining calibrated equipment.
• Experience with mechanical and pressure systems
• Ability to apply test instrumentation and control components such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, and solenoid valves is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics and reports.
• Experience with test instrumentation integration systems.
• Familiarity with National Instruments, Dewesoft, or Arduino (LabVIEW / Test Stand)

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $24.74 - $34.63

Other site ranges may differ

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