Sr Integration and Test Specialist

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing 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 is part of the Blue Nation Security Business Unit. The unit develops, manufactures, and operates satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will own significant scopes of electrical and mechanical integration and test efforts for space vehicles. This includes assembling and integrating spacecraft, assembling Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), performing propellant loading and executing system-level functional tests in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 50% of the time support Huntsville (HSV) and Florida (FL) processing sites.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Test spacecraft flight and non-flight hardware, software, and EGSE.
• Assemble and troubleshoot EGSE.
• Write, authorize, and execute electrical test procedures.
• Assemble, build up, and troubleshoot an integrated spacecraft.
• Configure the spacecraft and support equipment for test events.
• Support integrated spacecraft testing and processing at HSV and FL.
• Perform spacecraft fueling and other hazardous operations in accordance with safety procedures.
• Install, handle, and integrate ordnance and separation system hardware.
• Install, modify, and repair/rework multi-layer insulation (MLI).
• Participate in daily floor activities, including harness integration, workmanship testing of spacecraft harnesses, and functional testing of the spacecraft system.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and scissor lifts to support handling and integration.
• Work closely with the Lead Test Engineer and Systems Engineering to review test cases and test data, review hazard analyses, author work orders, and resolve spacecraft workmanship defects.
• Work on elevated platforms and in enclosed spaces with appropriate PPE.
• Assist in spacecraft propellant loading operations
• Support payload integration and test
• Develop and execute I&T procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge and practical experience in several of the following areas:

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of technical experience
  • Master's degree plus 0 years of technical experience
  • High school diploma or GED plus 8 years of technical experience
• Experience testing Space Program or Missile Defense Program production hardware
• Experience assembling Space Program hardware
• Spacecraft build, assembly, and test experience
• Harness experience, certified to NASA and J-STD standards
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively in small teams
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications

• 10+ years of spacecraft electrical test or spacecraft I&T experience (Master Technician level)
• NASA and government mission experience
• SCAPE certification and significant experience performing fueling operations
• Ordnance certification
• Separation system certification (for example, Beyond Gravity)
• Significant MLI experience, including installation, modification, and [repair/rework]
• Crane, forklift, and scissor lift operator certifications
• Experience integrating spacecraft harnessing
• Experience operating a system-level test console
• Test Conductor experience
• Experience developing and executing electronic work orders
• Experience executing environmental testing of production hardware
• Experience troubleshooting command, communication, and control ground platforms

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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, 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

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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 [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.