Blue Origin · 2 hours ago
Spacecraft Tank Technical Specialist III - Lunar Core Components
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$104K/yr - $146K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Spacecraft Tank Technical Specialist III will be responsible for fabricating welded sheet metal propellant tanks and developing tank assembly practices to support the manufacturing technology for new pressure vessel designs within the Lunar business unit.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Fabricate welded sheet metal propellant tanks for new spacecraft designs through the development, qualification, and flight production phases
Develop tank assembly practices, contribute to the tool designs and provide critical feedback to the engineering team to improve the manufacturing work instructions
Coordinate in-plant and out-plant tasks with engineering, welding, cleaning, and inspection work areas and assist with those operations as needed to assure on-time completion
Travel to support special processes and testing at suppliers
Create flexible workstations for assembly, welding and inspection operations to build multiple tank designs
Evaluate and selecting the best tools for performing assembly, functional tests, dimensional and optical inspections
Develope innovative and efficient ways to safely store and transport the delicate piece-parts, subassemblies, and tanks
Qualification
Required
3-4 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated hands on-experience with assembling precision cleaned components in a cleanroom environment
Knowledge of welding practices and interest in expanding that knowledge
Demonstrated R&D machine shop skills including but not limited to lathe, mill, shear and filament 3D printing operations
Relentless attention to detail when collecting and analyzing measurements
Highly organized, especially in the context of team communications and work center & tooling layout (5S practices)
Able & willing to travel to suppliers and various Blue Origin sites up to 10% time
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to an inclusive culture
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Strong software skills Windchill, Jules, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
Physical Requirements: Climb ladders and stairs
Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations
Work schedule may vary and depend on hardware and testing
Remain flexible by working overtime and weekends (when necessary)
Preferred
Associate Degree or welding certification
Demonstrated experience setting up a production work center for aerospace hardware
Hands-on welding experience or interest in obtaining those skills
Experience working with tanks, propellant management devices, and/or COPV's
Ability to quickly sketch, white board conjure up solutions for fixtures and packaging problems and independently turn them into reality
CAD experience with Creo Parametric
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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