Technician - Clean Room II

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Clean Room Technician in Alabama to support aerospace hardware preparation in a controlled clean-room environment. You will perform precision cleaning, inspection, packaging, and preparation of flight and non-flight systems, and set up, calibrate, and maintain critical clean room equipment to ensure safety and readiness.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams, adhere to 5S standards, and operate PPE in a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with precision cleaning in controlled environments.
• Fundamentals of fluid systems and applied chemistry.
• Set up, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on production/clean room equipment.
• Lift 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Proficiency with hand tools and precision measurement devices.
• Experience with adhesives, sealants, and thermal blankets.
• Proficiency with digital tools including Windows and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and precision cleaning, passivation, and inspection of aerospace hardware in a clean-room environment.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain clean room equipment (pumps, filtration units, tanks, scales).
• Safely handle and move large or sensitive hardware using lifting equipment.
• Inspect hardware using visual, UV, borescope, and precision weighing methods.
• Operate torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical instruments.
• Document cleaning, calibration, testing, and inspection results and communicate with teams.
• Maintain 5S standards in shop and clean room areas.

Skills

Precision cleaning experience

Fluid systems knowledge

Maintenance on clean room equipment

Lifting to 50 lbs / work at heights

Hand tools & precision instruments

Adhesives, sealants & thermal blankets

MS Office / Windows proficiency

Education

Industry certification or trade school training

Related degree

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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. 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

Shift B: Monday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM Location: AL 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)
• 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.

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.

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

• Blue’s Standard 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 (CDL drivers only), 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

• 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative 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.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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