Senior Aerospace Precision Assembly & Integration Tech

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance (basic & supplemental)

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

401(k) with 5% match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

14 company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL, seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Assembler to contribute to our advanced hardware programs. You will perform complex mechanical and electromechanical assembly, read engineering drawings with GD&T, and work with precision tools to build first articles and support development activities.

This role requires 7+ years in aerospace or precision manufacturing, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to document results in quality systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical assembly of complex hardware in aerospace/precision manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T callouts.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, torque wrenches, height gauges).
• Experience with torque-controlled fastening, precision alignment, and fit-up of close-tolerance hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with engineers and inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical assembly operations including precision fitting, torquing, alignment, shimming, and hardware installation per work instructions and engineering drawings.
• Assemble rotating machinery components including rotor builds, bearing installation, seal installation, and housing closeout with cleanliness and precision.
• Support integration of subassemblies into larger system packages including piping connections, instrumentation, and electrical hookup.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications to execute assembly operations.
• Perform in-process inspections using precision measurement tools (micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, torque wrenches, laser trackers).
• Document assembly results including as-built dimensions, torque records, and inspection data in quality management systems.
• Support first article builds and process development — provide feedback on assembly sequences, tooling, and work instruction clarity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area per FOD prevention and 5S standards.
• Support proof testing and functional testing of assembled hardware.
• Identify and report nonconformances; support disposition and corrective action activities.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

GD&T interpretation

Precision measurement

Team communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Torque wrenches

Height gauges

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL, seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Assembler to contribute to our advanced hardware programs. You will perform complex mechanical and electromechanical assembly, read engineering drawings with GD&T, and work with precision tools to build first articles and support development activities.

This role requires 7+ years in aerospace or precision manufacturing, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to document results in quality systems.