Blue Origin

Technical Specialist - SWORD

Blue Origin$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in manufacturing for complex products like aerospace and life support systems.
  • Strong ability to pivot and drive progress with incomplete information.
  • Collaborative team player, eager to engage in hands-on manufacturing.
  • Expertise in design for manufacturing, CNC machining, and tooling.
  • Proficient in technical communication and software tools (CAD, Excel, etc.).
  • Customer-focused with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise legally admitted into the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with prototype engineers for rapid design and manufacture.
  • Support the entire lifecycle of development hardware for flight vehicles and propulsion systems.
  • Utilize hands-on expertise in equipment operation and testing.
  • Bridge technical gaps through effective communication with multiple teams.
  • Mentor technicians and collaborate with technical teams for enhanced production.
  • Engage in prototyping to challenge requirements and provide insights.
  • Contribute hands-on to diverse manufacturing efforts and utilize various technologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and disability options.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, enhancing retirement savings.
  • Stock options available for all regular employees working over 20 hours/week.
  • Generous PTO policy offering up to four weeks per year and 14 company holidays.
  • Education Support Program to aid further learning and development.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 is a hands-on role which requires strong communication, technical fundamentals, and ability to make products. Members on this team are expected to operate with a rapid iterative development mindset.

Responsibilities may include:
  • Actively engage and collaborate with prototype engineers to support rapid design and manufacture of development hardware.
  • Support engineering design, development, fabrication/assembly, and testing of development hardware for flight vehicles, propulsion systems, avionics/electronics, ground support equipment, complex composite components, etc.
  • Employ hands-on technical ability in equipment operation, trouble-shooting, testing and data collection.
  • Apply technical expertise, hands on ability, and written communication skills to bridge gaps across various technical teams.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to technicians and fabricators, and consultation/collaboration with technical teams.
  • Engage in the prototyping process with internal customers, including challenging requirements and providing first-hand insights as you work with the hardware.
  • Hands-on contribution to manufacturing and development efforts, using a wide variety of manufacturing technologies.
  • Utilize CNC & manual equipment to support product development efforts, as required.
  • Support engineering in investigating and implementing new technical capabilities.


Qualifications:
  • Exemplary technical skills as well as tactical technical expertise related to specific discipline(s) of engineering or technology.
  • 8+ years in manufacturing environment for complex products, such as: aerostructure, space systems, aerospace, life support systems.
  • Able to take on challenges with incomplete information and pivot to drive progress.
  • Work well in a collaborative team environment.
  • Eager to jump in and manufacture as the need arises.
  • Experience with design for manufacturing, CNC machining techniques, tool selection, work-holding, and equipment.
  • Demonstrated success in constantly evolving environment.
  • Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing
  • Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
  • Highly customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • 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.


Must be physically able to:
  • Support manufacturing and fabrication floor activities.
  • Climb stairs and work in small areas.
  • Lift and carry 40 lbs.


Desired:
  • Experience in rapid development environment.
  • Experience in an aerospace manufacturing facility preferred.
  • Experience in Product Development.
  • Tooling and fixture design experience.
  • Hands-on machining experience and/or CNC programming familiarity.
  • Broad experience in manufacturing: welding, assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, fabrication, machining, etc.
  • Experience with Siemens NX (Designcenter)


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.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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Size
3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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