Blue Origin · 21 hours ago
Materials and Process Technician
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$36.60/hr - $51.23/hr
1+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking a Materials and Process Technician to support their Thermal Protection Systems laboratory, which involves sample preparation, operating instruments, and ensuring quality assurance testing for spaceflight systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Create and execute industry standard material allowables testing
Conduct quality assurance material testing on Process Verification parts
Develop and execute test procedures related to integrated structural verification tests
Operate or support specialized equipment such as large vacuum ovens, resin transfer systems, furnaces, inspection cameras, CNC router, saw, and water jet
Develop and execute test procedures and test planes for sub-scale primary structures joints
Order needed materials according to user needs and predetermined budget
Qualification
Required
Experience in executing test procedures and test plans
1-3 years experience in manufacturing or materials processing with hands-on operation of ovens, furnaces, or thermal cure systems
Proven ability to execute multi-step process recipes including temperature ramps, hold times, and gas flow control; demonstrated attention to detail in following SOPs and documenting process parameters accurately
Experience with process monitoring and basic troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment; ability to identify deviations from normal operation and escalate issues appropriately while maintaining production schedule
Hands-on skills with measurement equipment including scales, calipers, durometers, and density sampling tools; ability to collect quality control data and maintain organized records in Excel or similar systems
Comfortable working with condensers, gas delivery systems (nitrogen), and vacuum/pressure equipment; understanding of PPE requirements and safe handling of solvents and reactive materials
Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate with engineering teams on process improvements and participate in DOE testing; willingness to work varied shifts as production demands require
Experience in bonding and materials testing including surface prep, primer application, mixing and applying silicones/epoxies
Preferred
Experience with polymer/silicone materials or foam production
Experience with Data Acquisition Systems
Experience with composite prepreg materials and layup schedules
Familiarity with ASTM standards and various material test protocols
Aerospace Experience
5S Experience
Experience working in an AS9100 environment
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
Recent News
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