Technician- Senior Integration Engineer

Blue Origin - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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 is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As part of a small team, you will participate in the assembly and verification of space flight components on a Blue Origin spacecraft. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of a newly designed space tug through fabrication and delivery. 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. This position will require shift flexibility to align with changes in business need. You will assist with the transition from development to production, including qualification schedules and first articles, and be responsible for the fabrication and repair activities of various cable harnesses, fitting tubing, installing aerospace fasteners, drilling, clamping, riveting, applying adhesives, and installing blankets. You will also support building complex structural components typically using large jigs and tooling to conform to final assembly level requirements, troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance, and support vehicle/launch operations installation of harnesses or by performing field installations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transition from development to production, including qualification schedules and first articles
• Responsible for the fabrication and repair activities of various cable harnesses, fitting tubing, installing aerospace fasteners, drilling, clamping, riveting, applying adhesives and installing blankets
• 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, 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 6-9 years' experience (or equivalent) in aerospace, aircraft, R&D, automotive or related mechanical fields
• Strong attention to detail, desire to solve problems, and drive to resolve technical issues
• Work collaboratively with teams of diverse 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
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Prior experience fabricating, maintaining, testing, operating, or inspecting aerospace mechanical components or fluids systems
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• 15+ 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 installing strain gages with a variety of adhesive types, fasteners, rivet guns, torque wrench, ducts, wire harnesses, insulation and tubing
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
• Ability to train and lead crews
• Experience in assembling large tight-tolerance structures
• Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with constantly evolving roles and responsibilities

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
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
• 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