Sr. Thermal/Fluids Test Technician - Lunar

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education support program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled technician to support development, qualification, and production test campaigns for Lunar products. You will fabricate and troubleshoot test rigs and harnesses, and install instrumentation for critical tests, while maintaining rigorous safety and documentation standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aerospace, strong mechanical skills, and experience with high-pressure/plumbing systems, hydraulics, and cryogenic work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace or related fields.
• Ability to fabricate high pressure plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of high pressure and/or cryogenic systems.

Responsibilities

• Support development, qualification, and production test campaigns for Lunar products.
• Fabricate and troubleshoot test rigs/systems and test harnesses.
• Install and operate instrumentation (strain gauges, transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs).
• Document and maintain accurate records with strict procedural compliance.

Skills

Welding

Milling

Lathe

Drilling

Crimping

Tube bending

Cryogenic systems

Instrumentation

P&IDs reading

Tools

CREO/PRO-E

Job description

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will support development, qualification, and production test campaigns for various Lunar products. You will be required to maintain a safety-first mindset while setting up and executing hazardous tests, including cryogenic, high voltage, and high-pressure systems. You will be responsible for independently fabricating and troubleshooting test rigs/systems as well as test harnesses. You will support the team's equipment management and calibration.

In addition, you will support flight hardware production by evaluating test procedures and processes for efficiency and implementing improvements. We are looking for someone who can work in a team environment and apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in aerospace or related fields
• Demonstrated mechanical skills such as welding, milling, lathe, drilling, torqueing, soldering, crimping, and tube flaring and bending
• Knowledge / experience with high pressure and/or cryogenic systems (gaseous and liquid)
• Ability to fabricate high pressure plumbing systems
• Knowledge and experience with test operations procedures including hydraulic load control, hydro/pneumatic pressure control, and safe handling of flight parts
• Ability to install and operate instrumentation including strain gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, blueprints, piping, and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and wiring schematics
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Excellent judgment with demonstrated ability to recognize, report, and correct issues
• Strong development background and experience working with limited instruction
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records with strict procedural compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of applicable industry experience (launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, motorsports, oil & gas)
• A&P license or equivalent experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and integration
• Demonstrated technical expertise in design, operation, testing, or production of pressurized (up to 6000 psi), cryogenic, hydraulic, and/or mechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, and fittings
• Experience performing electrical work and repairs per NASA-STD-8739.4, AC-43.13-1B or similar
• Experience with Environmental Testing per SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540 or MIL-STD-810
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME, OSHA, and local building standards
• Familiarity with working precision clean hardware and systems in a cleanroom environment
• Experience installing strain gages with a variety of adhesive types, including room-temperature and elevated-temperature cure.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (CREO/PRO-E preferred) and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $43.74 - $61.24

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, 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 Affirmitive 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.