Mechanical Technician II (GEEx) (Evergreen)

As part of a small, hardworking and accomplished team of Aerospace technicians, you will be responsible for maintenance of facility and operations of the facility within the test and flight operations program. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the program in support of Rocket Engine Testing.**Van Horn Specific information:**Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX.**Responsibilities:*** Test facility construction, operation, and maintenance:* Fabrication and routing of pressurization and propellant tubing* Test article integration and checkout* General troubleshooting of fluid components and fluid systems* General maintenance of mechanical components and systems* Propellant offloading* Installation and checkout of wire harnesses and instrumentation -Test article integration and system test checkout* Reviewing, editing and following test procedures* Operation of test facility* General trouble shooting of instrumentation, valves, leaks, etc.* Working with engineers on design concepts/improvements and test development* Planning and communicating assembly steps for complex mechanical installations* Providing design feedback on Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and test article(s)* Safely working with hazardous chemicals and high pressure systems* Understanding of 5S and FOD control proceduresWe are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact Rocket Engine Testing at our Giant Engine Experiment test stand (GEEx). Passion for our mission and vision is required! **Minimum Qualifications:** * Test, flight and safety critical hardware* Standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment* 2 year vocational degree with related mechanical curriculum or A&P licensed or Military training.* Ability to work 2nd shift Monday-Thursday 2:00pm-1:00am.3+ years of experience in fluids testing, processing and facility support, testing rocket or jet engines or closely related applications Experience with low and high pressure pneumatic systems, propellant loading and off-loading systems. Ability to read and interpret drawings Ability to lift 40 lbs. work in adverse weather conditions and climb stairs and ladders and work at heights. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Ability to recommend Methods and Solutions to help develop effective maintenance, integration and testing procedures.* Aerospace vacuum system experience.5 years’ experience in propulsion facility/systems or launch vehicle processing for flight operations to include Launch and Recovery Ops, Rocket and or Crew capsule system Maintenance, Integration and Test. Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants and Launch facility cryogenic support systems, including Liquid Hydrogen, Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Nitrogen, and Liquid Helium. Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred). Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, proof & test) and pressurized system safety Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware. MIG/TIG, orbital welding, drone operator experience a plus. * 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 (obtained before onboarding), 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.* 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 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.* Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space. #J-18808-Ljbffr