Technician - Structures Sr A shift.

Socket.dev; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel 25% support

Shifts available: A

4 weeks PTO

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced technician to assist transitioning from development to production, fabricating and repairing harnesses, aerospace fasteners, and related components. You will troubleshoot electrical systems, work with large jigs, and ensure quality through testing and measurement.

Responsibilities include supporting launch operations, field installations, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a 25% travel expectation and multi-shift schedule to meet mission deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1-3 years’ experience in aerospace, aircraft, R&D, automotive or related mechanical fields.
• Willing to travel approximately 25%.
• Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs and use lifting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent shop mathematics and precision measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transition from development to production, including qualification schedules and first articles.
• Fabrication and repair of cable harnesses, aerospace fasteners, drilling, clamping, riveting, adhesives, blankets and tapes.
• Resolve operational issues during process testing including disassembly and rerouting.
• Support building complex structural components using large jigs and tooling.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and diagnose malfunctions; modify, rework or repair as needed.
• Support vehicle/launch operations installation of harnesses and field installations.
• Mate/demate, clean, measure, reassemble and test harnesses and subsystems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams from first mockup to first production.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Heavy lifting capability

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

This hands-on position requires experience in assembling and fabricating structures, tubes, electrical components. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize the build sequence of applicable hardware and equipment. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. Together, the teams will deliver the structures for carrying critical components into space.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel Expected 25% of the time
• Shifts available: A
• 4 weeks PTO

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with transition from development to production, including qualification schedules and first articles
• Responsible for the fabrication and repair activities of various cable harnesses, Installing Aerospace fasteners, drilling, clamping, riveting, applying adhesives and installing blankets and reflective tapes
• Assist in resolving operational issues found during process testing including disassembly, rerouting, testing, and measuring.
• Support building complex structural components typically using large jigs and tooling to conform to final assembly level requirements
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance
• Support vehicle/launch operations installation of harnesses or by performing field installations
• Perform mate/de-mate, cleaning, inspection, length/breakout measuring, reassembly and testing of harnesses and sub-systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate deeply in all aspects of first mockup to first production
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, supporting all shifts/OT, as necessary, to support business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1-3 years’ experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, aircraft, R&D, automotive or related mechanical fields.
• Must be willing to travel (approximately 25%) to other launch sites or customer facilities as necessary
• Strong attention to detail, desire to solve problems, and drive to resolve technical issues.
• Work collaboratively with teams of assorted skills, fields, and backgrounds
• Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs. and use lifting equipment and machinery for heavier hardware.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, prove ability to follow direction, and meet expectations.
• Excellent shop mathematics, precision measuring skills and test instruments to complete work assignments including functional test assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures.
• Must be comfortable working on ladders, scissor lifts, booms and or elevated workstations or in spaces of 10 feet or less such as under instrument panels and inside structures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with software systems, databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior experience fabricating, maintaining, testing, operating, or inspecting aerospace mechanical components or fluids systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ 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
• Experience in metal fabrication and welding procedures.
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware.
• Experience in assembling large tight-t