We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This position is Friday- Sunday and is scheduled for 36 hours, but the employee will receive an 11% weekend shift pay uplift. As such, the position is paid the equivalent of the 40-hour Monday-Friday shift.

Requirements:

Operate a work center producing a high value, schedule sensitive product.
Operate powder processing tooling to include but not limited to grinding of powders and mixing with additives, as well as particle size analysis, rheology, and density measurements.
Monitor coating process and perform batch inspections.
Maintain accurate laboratory/ work center /job journal to transition process between shifts.
Enter data into spreadsheets or Lab specific software.
Strict attention to detail and compliance to procedures commensurate to an aerospace environment.
Work with a variety of chemicals including acids, solvents, and reactive solutions.
Operate a furnace with basic understanding of safety within hot zone areas.
Perform basic lab functions.
Maintain lab machinery, equipment and assist with keeping the lab safe, clean, and orderly.
Production of propulsion hardware and equipment
Assist engineers in reviewing design concepts, providing feedback for improvements
Use diagnostics techniques for troubleshooting, repair or replace various types of lab equipment
Gain familiarity working with product specific custom tooling
Review and follow work instructions for complex custom tooling and processes
Innovate to improve processes and increase efficiency of operations
Maintain inventory of parts and equipment for assembly, test, and maintenance of laboratory and testing equipment
Flexibility in work schedule, supporting all shifts/OT, as necessary, to support business needs
Use of personal protective equipment such as full-face respirators
Training will start on day shift and will potentially last several months before transitioning to weekend (Fr-Sun) shift.
Must possess a strong work ethic and be able to coordinate time off with other team members to ensure staff coverage.

Qualifications:

Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
2-5+ years experience in chemical/laboratory processes in a clinical, testing, development, educational or manufacturing environment.
Ability to interpret basic engineering drawings and electrical schematics
Ability to read, understand, and use technical manuals and detailed work instructions
Working knowledge of physical and chemical properties and behaviors of acids and bases
Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves, tubing, and pressurized hardware, seals, and bearings
Experience and confidence working in a research and development environment
Knowledge and experience with personal protective equipment
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize hand tools, power tools and electronics testing equipment such as a DMM
Use of precision measuring laboratory instruments and attention to detail
Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a small team environment as well as be a self-starter
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to support overtime as needed
Must be able to support our weekend shift (Friday - Sunday)
Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
Must be a 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.

Desired:

5-10+ years’ experience in chemical laboratory production and testing environments or similar
Associates or Bachelors degree in a chemistry or engineering discipline

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $29.03-$42.58

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $29.03-$42.58

Other site ranges may differ

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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