Materials and Processes Technician III

Blue Origin Job Opportunity

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

We are a mission-driven team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. As part of a hardworking team of materials engineers and technicians you will support our laboratory efforts to provide excellent research, development, and quality assurance testing for various spaceflight systems. You will need to be flexible and eager to learn. You will primarily support our metallography and characterization labs. We seek people who are team players, passionate about space and possess a strong desire to continuously learn and improve.

While your primary responsibility will be to support the efforts of our metallurgy laboratory, you will have the opportunity to learn about and support optical microscopy, powder analysis, and wet chemistry in a variety of ways helping with sample preparation, operating instruments, and interacting with a wide variety of colleagues and customers. You will see this as a career opportunity to gain skills and expertise as a strong laboratory technician or technical specialist.

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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Shifts available: First shift
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare a variety of different materials (i.e., metal alloys, composites) for analysis and characterization using cut-off, mounting, and polishing equipment.
• Utilize digital, inverted, and stereo microscopes to evaluate material qualities (e.g., microstructural characteristics, defect density, weld features, etc.)
• Operate gas analyzers and particle counters to assess chemical composition, particle size distribution, and quality of metal powders.
• Conduct conductivity measurements on metal alloys.
• Obtain density of materials using the Archimedes method or gas pycnometry.
• Perform a variety of hardness tests (i.e., Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop, etc.) with conversion between scales.
• Analyze results from tests and prepare reports.
• Participate in proficiency testing.
• Follow Laboratory Best Practices and 5S.
• Observe all safety protocols and appropriate chemical hygiene.
• Adhere to maintenance and cleaning schedules to maintain equipment and laboratory space

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years working in a physical testing laboratory or similar environment.
• Basic physical laboratory skills: weights and measures, chemical hygiene, materials safety planning, personal protective equipment, contamination control, job hazard analysis, and work instructions.
• Strong written and personal computer skills.
• Must be able to work with and around chemicals and other hazardous materials.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AS or BS in Analytical Chemistry Materials Science, Metallurgy and Engineering or a physical science with large laboratory components (e.g., chemistry, physics, geology).
• Experience using a variety of microscopes
• Experience preparing samples, obtaining and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of basic polymer chemistry and material properties.
• Familiarity with materials testing standards used by the aerospace industry.
• Familiarity with typical aerospace testing and quality processes (AS9100, FOD Control, Lean, 5S, etc.).
• Knowledge of the types of materials and processes used to fabricate aerospace components

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $35.52-$49.73

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? 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 an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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%, and an 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.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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 workforce. 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, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

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