Mechanical Test Technician III

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,420 - 70,574; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled Technician in Seattle, WA to join our Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering team. This role focuses on material testing within M&P labs, leveraging expertise to ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations.

Your responsibilities will include conducting laboratory analyses, maintaining equipment, and contributing to a culture of safety. A minimum of 5 years of experience in material testing labs is required.

Join us in revolutionizing space exploration!

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience working in material test laboratories or comparable environment.
• Extremely customer focused with strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analysis per industry standard test methods.
• Summarize and document results for stakeholders.
• Maintain laboratory equipment ensuring safety.

Skills

Material testing

Mechanical testing load frames

Precision measurement devices

Project execution

Critical thinking

Education

Experience in material test laboratories (5+ years)

Tools

Instron and/or MTS operating systems

CAD modeling software

3D printing technology

Job description

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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

We are seeking a skilled Technician with experience working in M&P labs who will leverage their technical expertise and leadership to ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations. This role involves performing material testing as part of a team of collaborators, doers, and problem‑solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a small, hardworking, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for material testing in the M&P Labs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Perform laboratory analysis per industry standard test methods.
• Summarize, document, and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Develop standard methods, training material, and related documentation for laboratory processes.
• Demonstrate strict attention to detail in executing laboratory analyses.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Identify new equipment to expand laboratory capability and improve responsiveness.
• Safely work with hazardous systems containing chemicals, elevated and cryogenic temperatures, and/or high pressure.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience working in material test laboratories, or comparable environment.
• Experience using mechanical testing load frames (tension, compression, flexure, etc.).
• Experience with basic hand tools and precision measurement devices (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Experience with engineering laboratory skills: weights and measures, chemical hygiene, materials safety planning, personal protective equipment, contamination control, workload organization and planning.
• Demonstrated ability to drive project and task execution to meet or beat scheduled need dates.
• Extremely customer focused, critical thinker with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and comfortable working at heights (work stands, ladders, lifts) and/or in confined spaces.
• Ability to work with and around chemicals and other hazardous materials.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Work off‑shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ASTM E8, E9, E21, E1450, D638, D1002, D568, and other common aerospace mechanical testing standards.
• Experience with Instron and/or MTS operating systems.
• Understanding of typical aerospace testing and quality processes.
• Understanding of the types of materials and processes used to fabricate aerospace components.
• Experience in CAD modeling.
• Experience with 3D printing.

Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $36.60 - $51.23

Other site ranges may differ.

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 (CDL drivers only), 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

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.