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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! Enterprise Engineering: This role is part of Enterprise Program Management (EPM), where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing. EPM allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities, hardware, and software and assists business units in identifying, selecting, and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of materials engineers and technicians you will support our laboratory efforts to provide excellent research,development,and quality assurance testing for various spaceflight systems.You will need to be flexible and eager to learn. The materials that you will help develop will provide essential thermal protection for space vehicles. We seek people who are team players, passionate about space and possess a strong desire to continuously learn and improve. Your primary responsibility will be to support the efforts of our Thermal Protection Systems and Composites laboratories, which will include helping with sample preparation, operating instruments, and interacting with a wide variety of colleagues and customers.You will see this as a career opportunity to gain skills and expertise as a strong laboratory technician. Ability to lead project is a consideration of this position. 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! Qualifications: At least 5 years of laboratory support ina composite environment Read and interpret engineering drawings Create and execute industry standard material allowables testing Conduct quality assurance material testing on Process Verification parts Develop and execute test procedures related to integrated structural verification tests Material cure cycle development Operate or support specialized equipment such as large vacuum ovens, resin transfer systems, furnaces, inspection cameras, CNC router, saw, and water jet Strong organizational skills Develop and execute test procedures and test planes for sub-scale primary structures joints Experience in bonding and materials testing including surface prep, primer application, mixing and applying silicones/epoxies. Experience in machining/trimming composite and metallic materials Order needed materials according to user needs and predetermined budget Ability to work flexible shifts, some weekends Common computer tools - excel, word, and PowerPoint Good attention to detail Ability to troubleshoot and perform under critical situations Hands on lab work 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 Desired: Flight integrationOperate, maintain, and manage the schedule of a large high-temperature inert gas/vacuum furnace Experience with Data Acquisition Systems Composite prepreg materials and layup schedules Familiarity with ASTM standards and various material test protocols A bachelor's degree in Materials Science or 3 years of experience in the skill Aerospace Experience 5-S Experience AS9100 Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $29.03-$40.65 Other site ranges may differ Applications will be accepted on an ongoing bas