Rocket Test Technician – Mechanical & Systems

blueorigin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Stock options

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a component test technician to help test a wide variety of articles for spaceflight programs. You will gain hands-on experience operating pneumatic, hydraulic, and cryogenic test systems and interface with engineering to improve throughput.

You will fabricate and modify test systems for program needs in a high-rate rocket engine environment. Responsibilities include set up, troubleshooting, and assembly of hardware for testing, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aerospace manufacturing, integration, testing.
• Experience with torque tools, drills, threaded inserts, and wrenches.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, P&ID.
• Hands-on assembly, integration, test, troubleshooting, or validation across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.
• Experience operating pressurized test systems and environmental test systems.
• Proficiency with Windows and MS Office.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights.
• Willing to travel to other Blue Origin locations.
• Flexible schedule to meet engine deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate test equipment including vibration tables, thermal chambers, pressure instruments, water delivery systems, flow meters, and other test equipment.
• Perform test troubleshooting, basic equipment maintenance, coordination with test engineers, and engagement with management on daily test activities.
• Assemble hardware and production assets to support testing activities.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Troubleshooting

Documentation interpretation

Test operations

Reading drawings

Windows & MS Office

Physical fitness

Travel readiness

Education

Technical certification or trade school

Tools

Torque tools

Drills

Threaded inserts

Wrenches

Pressure test systems

Environmental test systems

Data acquisition hardware

Data acquisition software

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a component test technician to help test a wide variety of articles for spaceflight programs. You will gain hands-on experience operating pneumatic, hydraulic, and cryogenic test systems and interface with engineering to improve throughput.

You will fabricate and modify test systems for program needs in a high-rate rocket engine environment. Responsibilities include set up, troubleshooting, and assembly of hardware for testing, with a focus on