About this role
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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.
At Blue Origin, 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’s 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.
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 a must!
Key Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical and electrical integration of components, subsystems, and test articles, involving:
- Structural assemblies, mechanisms, and fluid systems
- Harnesses, sensors, and instrumentation
- Power distribution and control hardware
- Set up, operate, and maintain vacuum systems and related hardware, including:
- Chamber assembly, pump-down, and venting operations
- Leak checks, RGA use (where applicable), and basic troubleshooting of vacuum performance
- Work with high-voltage and high-amperage systems, including:
- Power supplies, power distribution units, interlocks, and safety systems
- High-current bus bars, contactors, and protective devices
- Strict adherence to lockout/tagout and electrical safety procedures
- Set up and operate furnaces and thermal processing equipment:
- Thermal cycling and bake-out operations for components and assemblies
- Monitoring temperature profiles, documenting run parameters, and maintaining equipment
- Support early development and prototype hardware:
- Build, modify, and rework experimental assemblies based on evolving designs
- Provide hands-on feedback to engineers on design for manufacturability, integration, and test
- Execute test setups and operations:
- Install instrumentation (pressure, temperature, strain, flow, etc.)
- Route and secure cabling and plumbing to meet functional and cleanliness requirements
- Support test execution, monitoring, and post-test tear-down
- Interpret engineering documentation:
- Work from drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, work instructions, and test procedures
- Identify and help resolve documentation discrepancies with engineering
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping:
- Follow all safety and contamination control requirements (FOD, ESD, cleanliness, PPE)
- Support continuous improvement of build and test processes
- Accurately complete build records, nonconformance reports, and test logs
- Mentor junior technicians and contribute to a strong, collaborative team culture.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 6+ years of relevant hands-on technician experience
- OR Associate’s degree in a technical field (e.g., electronics, mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing) plus 4+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Vacuum systems: pumps, gauges, valves, basic leak-checking
- High-voltage and/or high-amperage systems in an industrial, test, or R&D environment
- Mechanical assembly and integration using standard hand and power tools
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Mechanical drawings and assembly prints
- Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Written work instructions and test procedures
- Proficient with common shop and test equipment (e.g., torque tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes or data acquisition interfaces, pressure gauges).
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work overtime occasionally, off-shifts, and weekends as needed to support program and test schedules.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in confined spaces, at heights, and around noisy or hazardous equipment (with proper PPE and training).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace, spaceflight, or other high-reliability industries (e.g., aviation, defense, semiconductor, nuclear).
- Hands-on experience with:
- Vacuum chambers, cryopumps, turbomolecular pumps, and RGA or helium leak detection
- High-power DC and AC systems: >600 V or hundreds of amps, including interlock/safety design
- Furnaces or thermal processing equipment (box, tube, or vacuum furnaces) for component conditioning or material processing
- Familiarity with:
- ESD control, FOD prevention, and contamination control standards
- Basic data acquisition, sensors, and instrumentation wiring
- Cleanroom or controlled-environment work practices
- Experience with early development hardware:
- Rapid prototyping, frequent design changes, build-to-concept or build-to-sketch environments
- Providing feedback to engineering on assembly sequence, access, tooling, and testability
- Basic computer skills, including:
- Use of ERP/MES or work order systems
- Reading and updating digital work instructions
- Basic data entry and report writing
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior technicians and lead small integration or test tasks.
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to strictly follow all safety procedures, particularly regarding vacuum, high voltage, high current, and thermal systems.
- Ability to use appropriate PPE and follow lockout/tagout procedures without exception.
- Willingness to support off-hour test operations and critical integration milestones as required.
- 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, consistent with U.S. export control requirements.
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Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $36.60 - $51.23
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 Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.