Blue Origin · 1 week ago
Space Resources Sr. Lab Technician
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$42.47/hr - $59.46/hr
8+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Space Resources Sr. Lab Technician will operate and maintain environmental test systems, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards during laboratory experiments.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems to support the assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair of laboratory instrumentation and space flight hardware
Design, build, and commission test beds, particularly in cleanroom environments, to support rigorous testing protocols
Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring they meet performance standards and operational requirements
Ensure all testing including vacuum chamber experiments comply with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, implementing necessary safeguards and protocols
Liaise with contractors for facility modifications and with vendors for the timely delivery and servicing of equipment, ensuring smooth project execution
Manage the inventory of laboratory consumables and chemical waste. Ensure proper disposal protocols are followed in coordination with EHS departments
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to promote safe and efficient laboratory practices
Contribute to fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion within the Agile Hardware Development team, promoting continuous improvement and team cohesion
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 8 years of relevant laboratory experience
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Hands-on Experience working with space flight hardware
Skilled in basic electrical wiring, including thermocouple, pressure transducer, and pump installation
Hands-on experience with a variety of laboratory instruments and equipment
Capable of designing, building, and commissioning test beds, especially in cleanroom environments
Adept at developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
Proven ability to manage laboratory chemical waste and ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards
Effective in managing contractor and vendor relations for facility and equipment servicing
Physical capability to move heavy equipment up to 40 lbs as necessary
Excellent communication skills with a strong emphasis on team collaboration
Preferred
Experience with CAD design and fabrication for custom test support fixtures
Demonstrated experience with large vacuum chambers for integrated testing
Relevant certifications in safety, hazardous material handling, or vacuum chamber operations
Forklift operation experience or certification
Ability to operate and troubleshoot vacuum chambers
Experience in setting up and operating CNC and manual machining tools
Previous leadership roles or mentorship experience within a technical team
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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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