Blueorigin
Technician Assembly & Integration
Van Horn, TX
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About the role
- Your work will directly influence test readiness, schedule execution, and the success of development milestones in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on valves, piping, pumps, regulators, actuators, and related support equipment.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair facility components to maintain readiness and reliability.
- Test Article Integration & Support
- Assist in the installation, alignment, and removal of component test articles, fixtures, and support hardware.
- Support mechanical, fluid, and electrical connections between test articles and facility systems (e.g., propellant lines, pneumatics, instrumentation harnesses).
- Collaborate with engineers to implement design changes, upgrades, and improvements to test stands and support systems.
- Support the integration and verification of control and data acquisition systems per engineering instructions.
- Assist with layout, fabrication, and installation of piping, structural supports, brackets, and test fixtures.
- Perform basic machining and fabrication tasks (cutting, grinding, drilling, threading, fitting) using common shop tools.
- Support welding activities (e.g., preparation, fit-up, post-weld clean-up); candidates with welding certifications may perform structural or process piping welds as appropriate.
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant hands-on experience in one or more of the following: industrial facilities, test operations, aerospace/aviation maintenance, petrochemical, power generation, or similar high-consequence environments.
- OR 2+ years of relevant experience with completion of a technical trade school, military technical training, or associate degree in a related field (e.g., industrial maintenance, welding, machining, mechatronics).
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (lawful permanent resident/green card holder) and able to satisfy applicable export control and access requirements.
- Experience installing and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation and controls, including data acquisition or PLC/SCADA systems.
- Prior experience in a highly regulated or high-reliability environment (e.g., aerospace, defense, nuclear, oil & gas, or chemical processing).
- 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.
Skills
- Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
- Safety, Compliance & Physical Requirements
- Strong commitment to working safely in environments involving high pressure, high energy, and hazardous materials.
- Ability to:
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Work on ladders, scaffolding, and elevated platforms.
- Stand, bend, kneel, or work in confined spaces for extended periods as required by tasks.
- Advanced Technical Skills
- 5+ years of experience in test facilities, test operations, or similar high-performance test environments.
- Experience with cryogenic fluids, propellants, or other hazardous/pressurized media, including leak detection and safe handling practices.
- Hands-on experience with:
- TIG welding (stainless steel, aluminum, or nickel alloys) and/or structural welding with relevant certifications.
Compensation
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Benefits
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- 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.
- Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
- Experience & Education
Equal opportunity
- Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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
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