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Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago

R&D Fabrication & Test Stand Maintenance Technician II

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$29.04/hr - $40.65/hr

2+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and safe space vehicles and systems. The R&D Fabrication & Test Stand Maintenance Technician II will be responsible for hands-on fabrication and machining of custom hardware, as well as maintenance support for test operations, contributing to the readiness of various test stands and equipment.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain manual or CNC mills/lathes (e.g., Haas, DMG, etc.)

Program, set up, and machine custom components using 3-axis CNC machines

Cut and prep metal stock using bandsaws, plasma tables, oxy-acetylene torches, and angle grinders

Machine product from cradle to grave: evaluate, select work-holding & tooling, program, setup, machine and inspect, while communicating with design teams throughout the entire life cycle

MIG and TIG weld aluminum and stainless-steel hardware for test support (basic fixtures, adapters, etc.)

Interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models (CREO, Fusion360, etc.)

Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions

Build, modify, and repair custom R&D ground support equipment (GSE), test panels, vibration/shock fixtures and test enclosures

Perform in-house prototyping for urgent hardware requests or test rig modifications

Maintain fabrication shop tools and ensure compliance with 5S/FOD practices

Support maintenance and basic troubleshooting of hydraulic carts, data acquisition boxes, shaker tables, thermal chambers, and LN2/GN2 environmental test systems

Assist with facility rig-ups and hardware installations, including torquing, aligning, and assembling test hardware

Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and test operators to support test readiness

Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and manlifts in accordance with site safety protocols

Support general facility upkeep and hardware inventory organization

Qualification

CNC programmingMachiningWeldingFabricationHydraulic systemsEnvironmental testingGD&T interpretationSafety mindsetMechanical intuitionCommunication skills

Required

2+ years of experience in machining and/or fabrication roles. (Tooling and fixture design)

Closely manage quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire R&D manufacturing process

Experience using cutting torches, grinders, plasma tables, and general fab tools

Capable of reading and interpreting GD&T-based blueprints

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in both indoor and outdoor shop environments

Proficiency in using standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment

Extreme customer focus combined with strong verbal and written communication

Strong safety mindset and mechanical intuition

Preferred

5+ years total experience with increasing responsibility in a fabrication/machine shop

5+ years of experience involving fluid component testing, processing, and facility support, specifically in testing rocket or jet engines or similar applications

Conversational CNC programming (Haas or Mazak)

Familiarity with environmental testing equipment such as thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables (e.g., Unholtz-Dickie), and cryogenic systems

Experience assisting with high-pressure fluid systems or test article plumbing

Ability to weld aluminum and stainless using MIG/TIG methods

Knowledge of sensors, application, and operating theory behind them including strain gauges, temperature sensing devices and pressure sensors

Forklift, crane, or manlift experience

Experience working in aerospace, automotive R&D, or industrial testing environments