Duct Welding

Description:

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for welding multiple alloys using the TIG welding process and assist the manufacture, assembly, and test for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of production and development for rocket launch vehicles and spacecraft. 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!

Responsibilities
 

• TIG welding aerospace stainless steel and inconel hardware, using manual and/or automatic equipment
• Weld preparation including cutting, blending, chamfering and cleaning parts
• Support/prepare parts for post-weld inspection processes such as dye penetrant, X-ray and chemical treatments
• Design support and fabrication of tooling for welding and assembly
• Communicate with engineers on design concepts, offering suggestions for improvements to the design.
• CNC system programming, both at the machine control and with offline software to include multi-axis programming.
• Setup, operate, and troubleshoot laser equipment.
• Perform Strip Welding and Installation on Flight Hardware
• Review, edit and follow Work Instructions for welding and assembly work
• Safely work within an industrial environment
• Other Duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications
 

• 5+ years’ experience with DC- and AC-TIG welding of aerospace stainless steels and aluminum, inconel alloys
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to document and maintain accurate records
• Ability to use precision hand tools, standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment, also develop fixtures/tooling.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Familiar with use of personal computers
• 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.