Senior Aerospace Vacuum Processing Technician

Blue Origin LLC

United States

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled technician to support thermal processing of aerospace hardware. You will operate vacuum furnaces, assist with equipment installation and maintenance, and perform diagnostic testing.

Strong safety ethic, ability to read schematics, and experience with pyrometry are essential as you contribute to high‑quality spaceflight components. Responsibilities include supporting engineering with test setups, fabrication, and fault isolation, with opportunities to advance in a

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience.
2 years technical college – or a minimum of 5 years on-the-job training working with vacuum heat-treating furnaces
Must have an understanding of vacuum system fundamentals and operation
Experience thermally processing aerospace materials such as stainless steel, copper, nickel, and cobalt alloys, titanium wrought alloys, casting, and additive manufacturing.
Familiar with pre and post-process testing such as hardness testing
Familiar with performing vacuum furnace preventative maintenance
Strong written and personal computer skills
Safety committed & conscientiousness
Background/ familiarity with Calibration and pyrometry (AMS 2750 & AMS 2769)
Physically able to climb ladders and stairs and lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations.
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.

Responsibilities

Assisting with specification, procurement, and installation of equipment
Operation and maintenance of vacuum furnaces, sub-systems, and ancillary equipment
Assisting with process documentation and controls
Performance of Pyrometric testing and certification of vacuum furnace equipment
Operating Ipsen and Quintus Furnace's
Support design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro/mechanical systems and test equipment
Tests and troubleshooting using oscilloscope, signal generators, and other diagnostic tools
Apply technical leadership to positively impact safe human spaceflight