Blue Origin · 1 day ago
Thruster Valve Assembly Technician II - A Shift
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Thruster Valve Assembly Technician II to apply technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure quality and safety in human spaceflight.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Precision assembly of bipropellant thruster valves
Root cause and diagnostic component disassembly, repair, and work
Pneumatic testing for valve actuation
Nitrogen and Helium leak testing
Preparation and execution of environmental testing
Hydro proof structural testing of components
Detailed component inspection to tolerances of 0.0001in
Crafting and maintaining strict cleanliness requirements (liquid/gaseous oxygen compatibility)
Support the design, procurement, installation, and integration of custom manufacturing and test equipment
Help maintain inventory of tooling and equipment
Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and fast paced operations
Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight
Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule
Mechanical skills including torque, leak test and proof test
Support the development of manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing processes: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, and integration, and refurbishment
Identify non-conformances and escapes, support and deploy corrective actions
Qualification
Required
Technical expertise in precision assembly of bipropellant thruster valves
Root cause and diagnostic component disassembly, repair, and work
Pneumatic testing for valve actuation
Nitrogen and Helium leak testing
Preparation and execution of environmental testing
Hydro proof structural testing of components
Detailed component inspection to tolerances of 0.0001in
Crafting and maintaining strict cleanliness requirements (liquid/gaseous oxygen compatibility)
Support the design, procurement, installation, and integration of custom manufacturing and test equipment
Help maintain inventory of tooling and equipment
Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and fast paced operations
Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight
Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule
Mechanical skills including torque, leak test and proof test
Support the development of manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing processes: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, and integration, and refurbishment
Identify non-conformances and escapes, support and deploy corrective actions
Passion for the mission and vision of Blue Origin
Preferred
Experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system, assembly and vehicle integration
A&P license or equivalent experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and integration
Familiarity with pressurized system safety for pneumatic and hydraulic systems
2 to 4 years of direct valve, turbomachinery, or engine assembly experience
Mastery of precision and tight tolerance assembly
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings
Experience reading and understanding specification and detailed work instructions
Experienced developing new processes
Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
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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