Senior Cryogenic Leak Detection Technician

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a Senior Test Technician with deep expertise in helium mass spectrometry leak detection to support inspection and qualification of cryogenic and high-pressure systems. You will ensure the integrity of propulsion and fluid systems, contributing to safe and reliable flight hardware.

Responsibilities include leading leak detection, developing test procedures, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with helium mass spectrometry leak detection.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Strong understanding of vacuum technology and leak rate fundamentals.
• Experience testing cryogenic and/or high-pressure fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead helium mass spectrometry leak detection on cryogenic and high-pressure components, assemblies, and integrated systems.
• Develop, refine, and validate leak test procedures, acceptance criteria, and work instructions.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain helium mass spectrometer leak detectors and related equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot leak paths in welds, joints, seals, and fittings; recommend corrective actions.
• Interpret leak rate data and document results per engineering specs and quality requirements.
• Provide technical mentorship and training to junior technicians and engineers.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve leak-tightness of hardware.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols when handling cryogenics and testing high-pressure gases.
• Support root cause investigations for leak-related nonconformances.

Skills

Helium leak detection

Instrumentation & data acquisition

Vacuum technology

Cryogenic systems testing

Job description

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a Senior Test Technician with deep expertise in helium mass spectrometry leak detection to support inspection and qualification of cryogenic and high-pressure systems. You will ensure the integrity of propulsion and fluid systems, contributing to safe and reliable flight hardware.

Responsibilities include leading leak detection, developing test procedures, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve