Technician - Clean Room

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Clean Room Technician in Titusville, Florida, to support aerospace hardware cleanliness standards. Responsibilities include precision cleaning, maintenance of clean room equipment, and collaboration with engineering teams. Candidates should have experience in precision cleaning, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and must be eligible to work in the U.S. This position offers relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience levels with precision cleaning (0-3 years Level I Technician, 3+ Level II Technician, 5+ Level III Technician, 8+ Sr Level Technician).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision cleaning, passivation, and inspection of aerospace hardware.
• Set up, calibrate, and conduct preventative maintenance on clean room equipment.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure production goals and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Precision cleaning

Fluid systems and applied chemistry

Hand tools and precision measurement devices

Adhesives and sealants

Digital tools proficiency

Education

Industry certification or degree in a related field

Tools

Calibrated measurement and calibration tools

Clean room and lab equipment

Job description

Technician - Clean Room

Location: Titusville, Florida, United States

Job Tags: Hardware

Own our precision cleaning and calibration workflow to ensure aerospace hardware meets cleanliness standards

About The Role

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Job Summary

As a Clean Room Technician at Blue Origin, you will provide tactical and technical support to engineering, production, and manufacturing teams by performing functions associated with production operations in a clean-room environment. You will carry out the precision cleaning, inspection, packaging, and preparation of aerospace hardware using specialized equipment and procedures to ensure cleanliness and readiness of flight and non-flight systems. You will also set up, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on critical clean room equipment, supporting operational excellence and safe, repeatable spaceflight. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and continuous learning in a dynamic, team-based environment.

Position Specific Details

• A Shift: Monday – Friday (6am – 2:30pm)
• Location: Space Coast, FL
• Relocation: Available

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general and precision cleaning, passivation, and inspection of aerospace hardware using solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and other precision cleaning methods in a controlled clean-room environment.
• Set up, calibrate, and conduct preventative maintenance on a wide range of clean room and lab equipment (e.g., pumps, filtration units, tanks, scales).
• Safely handle and move large or sensitive hardware using overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.
• Inspect hardware with visual, UV light, borescope, microscopic particle count, and high-precision weighing methods to ensure compliance with cleanliness standards.
• Operate precision measurement and calibration tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical instruments.
• Analyze and adjust fluid and solvent systems using titration and other laboratory methods.
• Package, prepare, and document hardware and supplies for storage or shipment.
• Maintain shop and clean room areas in accordance with 5S organizational and cleanliness standards.
• Adhere to safety regulations and use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Accurately document cleaning, calibration, test, and inspection results, and communicate with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional groups to ensure production goals and cleanliness standards are met.

Team Focus & Domain Expertise

As a Clean Room Technician, you will be part of a highly skilled team specializing in the precision cleaning, preparation, and verification of aerospace hardware prior to assembly, testing, and flight. Your expertise will directly impact hardware reliability and mission success, ensuring that all components meet rigorous standards for cleanliness, quality, and readiness. The team's cross-functional work supports composites, structures, sub-assembly, refurbishment, final assembly, and more, playing a vital role in safe, repeatable spaceflight operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience Levels with precision cleaning (0-3 years Level I Technician, 3+ Level II Technician, 5+ Level III Technician, 8+ Sr Level Technician)
• Experience working on fluid systems with applied chemistry fundamentals.
• Ability to set up, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on production and clean room equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights (stands, ladders, lifts) and/or in confined spaces.
• Proficiency with a range of hand tools and precision measurement devices.
• Expertise in adhesives, sealants, and thermal blankets.
• Proficiency in digital tools, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certification, trade school training, and/or degree in a related field.
• Additional experience in aerospace manufacturing or clean room operations.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and high attention to detail.

Background Check

Required for all positions. A standard Blue Origin background check is required.

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. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

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 workforce. 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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