Lab Technician III - Day Shift

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 25, 2025

Job Description:

Application close date: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, Facilities, and Security, and Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. 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.As part of a hardworking team with a diverse background, you will support the research and development efforts of new and emerging manufacturing technologies in our Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Lab. In this hands-on role you will work directly with members of the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing team, applying your mechanical, electrical, CNC and manual machining experience to help develop the next generation of materials and manufacturing technologies. Adapting to changing responsibilities is crucial in this role because of the wide range of technologies our lab supports. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, creativity - thinking outside the box - problem solving, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!Special Mentions:

• Day Shift: Monday - Friday (8am -5pm)
• Relocation available, if eligible
• Government ContractsResponsibilities:
  • Responsible for developing, assembling, testing and modifying electromechanical systems.
  • Fabricate components using a variety of methods including machining, forming, casting, welding, and additive methods.
  • Operate and program CNC mills and lathes.
  • Operate manual lathe and mills.
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, models, and descriptions.
  • Documenting processes used while conducting R&D manufacturing development.
  • Actively participating in finding solutions with project team members that meet design and schedule requirements, including machine and material selection, tooling design, part programming using CAM software, machining or fabrication of parts, inspection, and communicating with the project owner.
  • Laboratory organization and management of tools and consumables.
  • Working both independently and collaboratively within a team of individual contributors to enable every member to succeed in their respective tasks.Minimum Qualifications:
    • 3+years of intermediate to advanced experience in hardware manufacturing, assembly and testing.
    • 3+ years of intermediate to advanced mechanical skills including sealing, fasteners, coatings and adhesives.
    • Experience programming, setting up, and operating a variety of CNC and manual machine tools including but not limited to 3-axis Mills.
    • Familiar with recent versions of CAM software systems such as Mastercam, CAMworks or Esprit.
    • Experience with 3D CAD software (Solidworks or Creo).
    • Familiar with conversational programming of CNC machines.
    • Good understanding of G code and hand-editing code at the machine.
    • Engineering drawing interpretation and inspection experience.
    • Basic DC and AC electrical skills including basic wiring and troubleshooting of electrical power and control systems.
    • Familiar with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and providing DFM feedback.
    • Familiar with precision inspection equipment and process.
    • Skilled with the use of personal computers and MS Windows based applications (Excel and Word).
    • Basic data analysis and formatting in MS Excel.
    • Must possess initiative, a strong work ethic, and the ability to follow directions.
    • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
    • 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.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Experience in an aerospace environment
      • Installing, repairing, and programming digital controls
      • Relevant experience with Fanuc and Kuka controls.
      • AS or BS or equivalent experience in Machining, Electronics, Engineering Technology, or Engineering
      • Background in owning part processing from programming, set up, machining, troubleshooting, and inspection
      • Experience in fast-paced, R&D environments
      • Additional machining and fabrication experience including welding, grinding, honing, wire EDM, waterjet, sheet metal forming, and processing
      • Additive manufacturing
      • Tooling and fixture design
        Compensation Range for:WA applicants is $35.52-$49.73Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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 RegulationsApplicants 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, 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.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 OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants 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.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice .

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