Refurbishment Operations Specialist

3 weeks ago

Merritt Island, Florida, United States Blue Origin Full time
Refurbishment Operations Technician III

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. This role supports the refurbishment of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance of spaceflight hardware and equipment
  • Replacement of electrical wire harnesses and instrumentation
  • Drilling close tolerance, precision holes in a variety of metals and composites
  • Complex mechanical assembly
  • Crane rigging and lifting operations
  • Assist engineers in reviewing design concepts, providing feedback for improvements
  • Familiarity working with assembly fixture tooling
  • Review and follow written work instructions for complex mechanical installations
  • Innovate and improve processes to increase efficiency of operations

Requirements:

  • Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space
  • 5+ years' experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, offshore ops or related fields
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics
  • Ability to read, understand, and use technical manuals and detailed work instructions
  • Experience and comfortability working in both research and flight environments
  • Knowledge and experience with personal protective equipment
  • Knowledge in the proper use of different types of aerospace fittings and seals
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment
  • Use of precision measuring instruments and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with hydrostatic, hydraulic, and pneumatic testing
  • Experience with threaded insert installation and thread tapping tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as be a self-starter
  • Able to climb ladders, stairs, and work in small, restricted spaces
  • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
  • 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 able to gain U.S. Space force DBIDS access credentials

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A&P license or equivalent experience in integration and test of flight systems and structures
  • 8+ years of experience in launch vehicle, propulsion system assembly, vehicle integration, or aircraft assembly and maintenance
  • Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
  • Experience with 3-D Measurement Tools, such as Faro Arms, Trackers and Verisurf software
  • Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including Hydrogen Peroxide, RP, and cryogenics
  • Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc) and pressurized system safety
  • Knowledge in the use of 3-D CAD tools (ProEngineer is preferred)

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%
  • Education Support Program

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, diverse, and dedicated work force.

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