Lunar Composites Technician: High-Rate Manufacturing

Front Door Defense; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Composites Technician to own composite manufacturing from layup to integration on Space Coast facilities in Florida. You will set up production areas, operate precision tools, and lead continuous improvement to support high-rate production of spaceflight hardware.

Role requires experience in aerospace manufacturing, ability to read drawings, and proficiency with calibration tools. Overtime and safe operation are expected in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or related technical field.
• Ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with precision calibration tools, including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, and optical measurement devices
• Hands-on experience with adhesives, sealants, paints, primers, and thermal blankets in composite applications
• Perform Composite layup such as: Carbon Pre-Preg, Carbon fibers, Fiberglass, and Hand Layups
• Carbon composites cutting and drilling operations
• Comfortable lifting up to 50lbs and working at heights and/or in confined spaces as required
• Proficiency in digital tools, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality

Responsibilities

• Prepare production work areas with necessary tooling and equipment to ensure efficient workflow and minimize potential delays during transitions to high-rate composite manufacturing.
• Perform layup, bagging, curing, trimming, drilling, and assembly of composite components, strictly following blueprints, specifications, and industry best practices.
• Integrate composite hardware into vehicles and subsystems, ensuring proper fit, finish, and mechanical integrity throughout the lifecycle.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.) and precision tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser tracker, optical instruments) to maintain rigorous safety and quality standards in composite operations.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects targeting safety, quality, and efficiency within the composite manufacturing and integration process.
• Conduct troubleshooting, repairs, and routine maintenance of composite hardware and shop equipment, ensuring operational readiness for production and development activities.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas in adherence to 5S principles, promoting safety, reliability, and operational performance.
• Execute application of specialty materials including adhesives, sealants, paints, primers, and thermal blankets on composite structures and hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve design, integration, and production challenges.
• Document process steps, inspections, test results, and anomalies in accordance with quality standards and operational procedures.
• Support transition from development of new composite processes to full-scale production, actively participating in process validation and improvement efforts.
• Participate in training, emergency response, and critical operations as needed to ensure team readiness for all scenarios.

Skills

Interpret engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety mindset

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Laser trackers

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Composites Technician to own composite manufacturing from layup to integration on Space Coast facilities in Florida. You will set up production areas, operate precision tools, and lead continuous improvement to support high-rate production of spaceflight hardware.

Role requires experience in aerospace manufacturing, ability to read drawings, and proficiency with calibration tools. Overtime and safe operation are expected in this dynamic environment.