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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role supports the development and operations 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. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will perform hands-on manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, disassembly, testing and maintenance of cutting-edge rocket engines and various spaceflight vehicles and systems at our new, state of the art manufacturing facility and Merritt Island, FL. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made and operated. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, enjoy occasional travel, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you.

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!

Qualifications:

Production experience operating Leifeld CNC metal forming and/or manual spin lathe equipment

Experience in machine set up and running production processes

Ability to trouble shoot machine set ups, material conditions, tool designs, and gaining trust while working with a small team.

Experience working with Titanium, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy and other prevalent aerospace super alloys.

High level of interest and investment to learn new machines, develop new processes, all supporting new product development of precision sheet metal components.

Comfortable dynamically changing high pace environment.

Demonstrates competence in use of manual metrology and inspection equipment with experience or desired training in state-of-the-art metrology equipment

Familiar with First Article Inspection procedures

Can do attitude, willing to complete all steps within a given defined process with varying complexity and level of skill required

Ability to use control language to set up, operate, and adjust offsets necessary as necessary.

Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard

Familiar with use of personal computers

Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback

Must be physically able to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs.

Minimum of a High school diploma/GED AND two (2) years’ work experience.

Proven long term success within previous employment with a work history greater than 2 years.

Ability to work with complex software interfaces to ensure the highest fidelity information for our internal and external customers.

An attitude that insists on the highest standards: quality, attention-to-detail, and dedication to the rigors necessary to pursue of human-space-flight goals.

Ability to show technical process thinking, an eye for process improvement and demonstrated ability to adhere to schedule constraints.

Basic proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office

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

Desired:

5+ years hands on Manual Machining / or Metal Fabrication Manufacturing production experience.

Associates degree in applicable technical discipline from an accredited school or institution: Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, Electromechanical, Optics, Lasers, Machining, etc.

5+ years manufacturing experience in an advanced technology operations environment.

Other responsibilities include:

Hands on programming, set up and operation of a large CNC press brake.

Working with engineering to document and standardize production processes.

Partner with leadership and engineering to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals. This role will impact space flight programs and objectives!

Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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. 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” 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.

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