Turbomachinery Technician II - Day Shift

$60,382 - $84,552/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Turbomachinery Technician II at Blue Origin is responsible for the hands-on assembly and maintenance of advanced rocket engine turbomachinery. This role is crucial in ensuring the precision and efficiency of turbopump assembly, disassembly, testing, and tool/fixture design, contributing to the overall mission of safe human spaceflight. The technician will work within a collaborative team environment, providing critical feedback to enhance process control and operational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Precision assembly of rocket engine turbomachinery
• Detailed component inspection using calipers, micrometers, etc. to tolerances of 0.0001"
• Calculating dimensional stack-ups to control proper assembly of components
• Precision rotor balancing
• Coordinating hardware processing such as inspection, cleaning, and shipping
• Hardware management under critical cleanliness requirements (liquid oxygen service)
• Safely working with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure
• Assist engineers in reviewing design concepts, providing feedback for improvements
• Familiarity working with assembly fixture tooling
• Review and follow work instructions for complex mechanical installations
• Innovate to improve processes and increase efficiency of operations

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with assembly of turbomachinery/propulsion systems, aircraft or automotive engines, or other highly technical machinery
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals/detailed work instructions
• Strong mechanical competence with the ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to accurately use precision measurement and inspection tools
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years' experience in propulsion assembly, integration, and testing
• Associate degree in a technical field
• Knowledge of precision inspection equipment
• Experience with critical sealing surface requirements
• Experience with thread insert installation and thread tapping tools
• A&P license or equivalent experience in integration and test of propulsion systems
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts on flight hardware
• Experience with 3D measurement tools, such as Faro Arms/Trackers and Verisurf software
• Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard

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 designed to reward individual contributions and share in company results