Aerospace Integration - High Pressure Gas Technician

Integration Engineer

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 Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of a small team the Integration Engineer will be responsible for facility construction/modification support, facility operation, maintenance. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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!

Job Duties:

• Install, maintain, and repair gaseous and cryogenic pressure vessels for Blue Origin. Commodities include (but are not limited to) oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium, hydrogen, acetylene, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide.
• Install, maintain, and repair cryogenic equipment at Blue Origin facilities to include vaporizers, pumps, gas mixers, auto-changeovers, external alarm panels, and telemetry units.
• Fabricate, maintain, and repair gaseous tubing/piping distribution systems Perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance on all bulk gas assets.

Desired:

• Working knowledge of a variety of commodities, both gaseous and liquid.
• Knowledge of P&ID's and the use of computer programs such as AutoCAD or Creo
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc) and pressurized system safety
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 requirements
• Demonstrated experience with NPT, AN, ORB, and medium pressure tubing/piping systems
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
• MIG/TIG, orbital welding experience
• OSHA 10/30 General industry training.

Required:

• 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
• Ability to read and interpret drawings P&IDs, fabrication drawings
• Commodity facility construction, operation, and maintenance
• Fabrication and routing of pressurization and propellant tubing
• Operation of test facility systems
• Working with engineers on design concepts/improvements for new or existing gas systems
• Planning, communicating, and executing assembly steps for projects
• Flexibility to support Blue Origin manufacturing as required this may mean shift work or extended hours based on need
• Safe working practices:
• Experience safely working with hazardous chemicals and high-pressure systems
• Demonstrated strong bias for safety in operations

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

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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
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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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

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