Sr. Test Technician

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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 Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This role is part of the Blue Origin TEAM, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of Cryogenic systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. Your contributions will help ensure test readiness, data quality, and system reliability - directly supporting safe human spaceflight and sustained lunar exploration.

We are seeking a Senior Test Technician with deep expertise in helium mass spectrometry leak detection to support the inspection and qualification of cryogenic and high-pressure systems. In this role, you will ensure the integrity of critical propulsion and fluid systems, directly contributing to safe and reliable flight hardware.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

 

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead helium mass spectrometry leak detection on cryogenic and high-pressure components, assemblies, and integrated systems
• Develop, refine, and validate leak test procedures, acceptance criteria, and work instructions
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain helium mass spectrometer leak detectors and associated vacuum/pressurization equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot leak paths in welds, joints, seals, and fittings; recommend corrective actions
• Interpret leak rate data and document results in compliance with engineering specifications and quality requirements
• Provide technical mentorship and training to junior technicians and engineers
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve leak-tightness of hardware
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols when handling cryogenics, testing high-pressure gases, and vacuum systems
• Support root cause investigations for leak-related nonconformances

 

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with helium mass spectrometry leak detection (vacuum and pressure/sniffer methods)
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems, including configuration, calibration, and monitoring (such as pressure, temperature, strain, and environmental sensors)
• Strong understanding of vacuum technology, gas flow, and leak rate fundamentals
• Experience testing cryogenic and/or high-pressure fluid systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Familiarity with leak test standards (e.g., ASTM E499, ASTM E498, ASME BPVC Section V)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, propulsion, or spaceflight hardware environments
• ASNT Level II or III certification in Leak Testing (LT) or Blue Origin equivalent
• Experience with test data acquisition systems and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of cleanliness requirements for oxygen and propellant systems
• Familiarity with AS9100 systems

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

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