Assembly & Integration Technician | All Shifts All Levels

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin on Merritt Island, FL seeks an Aerospace Technician to manufacture and assemble GS2 Second Stage hardware, following precise procedures and engineering specifications.

Join a frontline, hands-on team operating cranes and precision tools, with shifts from 5am-3:30pm, 3pm-1:30am, and 5am-5:30pm across Fri-Sun. Prior aerospace or heavy manufacturing experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 6+ months to 8+ years experience across levels I–IV.
• Use of hand drills, power feed drills, track drills, Jiffy/E-Tech tools.
• Know drill speeds and feeds for different materials.
• Experience drilling aluminum, titanium, Inconel, and composites.
• Experience with sealants, adhesives, paints, and primers.
• Experience in fluids/tubing install, instrumentation, or electrical harness routing in aerospace.
• Interpret drawings, models, specs, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture GS2 Second Stage Booster per written procedures.
• Interpret engineering models and drawings, specs, and test procedures.
• Set up and operate precision tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers).
• Work with diverse teams and communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Perform basic digital tasks (Windows, Microsoft Office).
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights in restricted areas.
• Operate material handling equipment (cranes, forklifts, aerial lifts).
• Support shifts, extended hours, and weekends.
• Inspect hardware and verify against engineering specs.

Skills

Hand drills

Drill speeds/feeds

Hole placement tools

Drawings interpretation

Drilling metals

Sealants & paints

Aerospace assembly

Education

Trade/technical certification

Degree in related field

Lean Manufacturing cert

Tools

Jiffy/E-Tech tools

Drill jigs

Bomb sites

Hole placement tools

Job description

Application Close Date

12/31/2027

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are 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 hardworking team of experts, you will manufacture and assemble large-scale 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. If you share our passions and vision, 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), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking to build a road to space to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This is a frontline, hands-on-hardware, tank production, and assembly Aerospace Technician role. We are looking for Technicians to perform overhead crane moves of tooling and flight hardware, conduct manual blending operations, operate tooling fixtures, execute precision drilling, and install internal and external tank components. The rocket starts with us, we build and assemble the tanks for New Glenn (GS2) Second stage.

We want to bring on people who can bring their dedication to quality, technical expertise, and leadership skills to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Shifts

• A shift: 5am - 3:30pm Monday - Thursday
• B shift: 3pm - 1:30am Monday - Thursday
• C shift: 5am - 5:30pm Friday - Sunday

Responsibilities

• Manufacture (GS2) Second Stage Booster according to written procedures
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Setup and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and optical measuring instruments
• Work collaboratively with teams of diverse skills, fields, and backgrounds
• Communicate clearly and appropriately, in writing and person
• Basic digital literacy such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Repetitively climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas
• Perform repetitive work, including lifting of items up to 50lbs
• Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, truck-trailer combinations, and other ground support equipment as required
• Ability to support scheduled work any shift, extended hours, and weekends
• Perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written work instructions
• Understand clean-as-you-go techniques and the need for general cleanliness
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 50lbs

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience (level I), 2+ years of experience (level II), 5+ years of experience (level III), 8+ years of experience (level IV)
• Use of hand drills, power feed drills (PFD), track drills, Jiffy/E-Tech tools
• Knowledge of proper drill speeds and feeds for materials being worked
• Use of drill jigs, bomb sites, and tools needed for hand placement of holes
• Understand hole angularity and the importance of quality hole tolerances
• Experience drilling through aluminum, titanium, Inconel, and composite stacks
• Experience in application of sealants, adhesives, paints, and primers
• Experience in at least one of the following is required: fluids and tubing install, instrumentation, and electrical harness routing, general Aerospace/Launch vehicle assembly
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas
• Work at Heights on work stands and in lifts
• Perform repetitive work, including lifting of items up to 35lbs

Desired

• Industry certification, trade school training, and degree in a related field
• Demonstrated success as a "hands-on" technical leader
• Experience in handling large aerospace components
• Experience in assembling large tight-tolerance structures
• Experience in new product introduction
• Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification
• Military experience

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.

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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