Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago
Offshore Recovery Technician
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Offshore Recovery Technician will support operations dedicated to at-sea space hardware recovery, ensuring mission readiness and contributing to the recovery of New Glenn flight hardware and associated ground systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Provide independent technical contributions to the team on relative fields
Mentor team members to produce a culture of learning and advancement
Develop and implement the best shop practices
Recovery vessel and GSE system fabrication, operation, and preventative maintenance, including:
Fabrication, routing, and testing of high-pressure tubing
Installation and checkout of wire harnesses and instrumentation
Machine shop equipment operation and maintenance
Performing tests and maintenance per written procedure
Review and suggest improvements to authored procedures and work orders
General troubleshooting of instrumentation, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems
Support New Glenn program offshore recovery operations
Ensure vessel’s mission readiness by following established checklists and procedures
Follow complex technical sequences and operations while adhering to Blue Origin policy and procedures to ensure a safe operational environment
Support Launch Vehicle processing, testing and validation of New Glenn flight hardware and associated ground systems
Safely work with hazardous chemicals, high pressure systems, and machinery
Work with engineers on GSE design concepts/improvements and development tests
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
0-2 years in an aerospace, marine, or other relevant field
Must be able to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as a DOT Physical
Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Must be willing to work on ocean going vessels for extended periods of time
Must be able to work in extreme environments including cold, heat, wind, rain, and the open ocean
Must be willing to work on ocean going vessels for extended periods of time (up to 30 days)
Position will require heavy physical exertion such as climbing stairs and ladders, carrying heavy objects, and the possibility of working at heights or in confined spaces
Proficient in the use of computer programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and familiarity working with tablet/digital based applications
Preferred
Marine offshore or salvage operations experience
Previous experience working on or recovering launch vehicles or aerospace hardware
Familiar with the use of precision calibrated tooling (micrometers, torque wrenches, calipers, volt meters, etc.)
Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, hydrostatic testing) and pressurized system safety
Demonstrated ability to work with: High-pressure gas systems (GN2/GHe), Instrumentation and control systems, Test, flight, and safety critical hardware, Standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts, scissor lifts, and personnel lifts, or other industrial equipment
Experience with TIG/MIG, Orbital welding processes
Experience with high voltage AC/DC electrical systems and PLC troubleshooting
Experience with hydraulic systems
Understanding of best practices related to 5S incorporation and to FOD elimination
Ability to read and interpret drawings – 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
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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