Refurbishment Operations Technician II (Nights - D Shift)

Blue Origin seeks a Refurbishment Operations Technician II for night shifts in Florida. This role involves maintaining spaceflight hardware, complex mechanical assembly, and supporting the refurbishment of the New Glenn launch vehicle. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in teams. The position requires U.S. citizenship or residency and involves physical tasks like lifting and working in restricted spaces.
About the position

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role supports the refurbishment of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. On our team, we are adaptable, trustworthy, persistent, professional, collaborative, and creative. If you share our passion and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve, excel in cross-functional team environments, and are ready to make an impact, then we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities
• Maintenance of spaceflight hardware and equipment
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• Replacement of electrical wire harnesses and instrumentation
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• Drilling close tolerance, precision holes in a variety of metals and composites
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• Complex mechanical assembly
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• Crane rigging and lifting operations
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• Assist engineers in reviewing design concepts, providing feedback for improvements
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• Familiarity working with assembly fixture tooling
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• Review and follow written work instructions for complex mechanical installations
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• Innovate and improve processes to increase efficiency of operations
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• Ability to work a flexible schedule, supporting all shifts/OT, as necessary, to support business needs

Requirements
• 3+ years' experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, offshore ops or related fields
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• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics
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• Ability to read, understand, and use technical manuals and detailed work instructions
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• Experience and comfortability working in both research and flight environments
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• Knowledge and experience with personal protective equipment
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• Knowledge in the proper use of different types of aerospace fittings and seals
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• Mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment
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• Use of precision measuring instruments and attention to detail
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• Familiarity with hydrostatic, hydraulic, and pneumatic testing
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• Experience with thread insert installation and thread tapping tools
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as be a self-starter
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• Able to climb ladders, stairs, and work in small, restricted spaces
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• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
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• Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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• 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
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• Must be able to gain U.S. Space force DBIDS access credentials

Nice-to-haves
• A&P license or equivalent experience in integration and test of flight systems and structures
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• 5+ years of experience in launch vehicle, propulsion system assembly, vehicle integration, or aircraft assembly and maintenance
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• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
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• Experience with 3-D Measurement Tools, such as Faro Arms, Trackers and Verisurf software
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• Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including Hydrogen Peroxide, RP, and cryogenics
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• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc) and pressurized system safety
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• Knowledge in the use of 3-D CAD tools (ProEngineer is preferred)

Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
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• Paid parental leave
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• Short and long-term disability
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• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
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• Education Support Program
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• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
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• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results