Sr Additive Manufacturing Technician

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

About the Role

The Additive Manufacturing Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and optimizing AM systems to produce precision components, prototypes, and final products in support of Blue Origin's spaceflight programs. As part of Blue Origin Operations - encompassing Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance - you will play a hands-on role translating engineering intent into additively manufactured polymer hardware, serving as a direct feedback loop between design and fabrication. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration. 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

• Safely operate and maintain AM equipment, including 3D printers

• Set up, control, and optimize AM processes, including parameter settings, material loading, build environment configuration, and preventative maintenance

• Remove completed builds and post-process parts by removing support structures using hand tools, grinders, chisels, and orbital sanders

• Select, prepare, and recycle additive materials, including polymers (PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG), ensuring process compatibility

• Read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, CAD models, and technical drawings to prepare and execute AM and hybrid machining builds

• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues, machine malfunctions, and quality deviations to minimize downtime

• Inspect, package, and ship completed orders while communicating non-conformances to the department supervisor

• Support R&D initiatives and collaborate with engineers, designers, and quality teams to drive process optimization and cost reduction

• Maintain a clean, FOD-controlled work area in compliance with 5S, safety, and PPE/PAPR requirements, supporting off-hours production when required

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience in an advanced technology operations environment, with 1-2 years in a similar AM role preferred

• Proven employment stability with a continuous work history of 2+ years with a previous employer

• Familiarity with additive manufacturing polymers such as PLA, ABS, TPU, and PETG

• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Windows, and iOS devices, with the ability to maintain accurate production records

• Experience reading work orders, part drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation with strong attention to detail

• Experience with handheld tools (grinders, chisels, orbital sanders) and ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds

• Self-motivated, high-energy, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Desired Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant technical discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, Electromechanical, Optics, Lasers, Machining, or equivalent)

• Demonstrated ability to operate complex equipment including robotics, precision equipment, and/or metallic AM machines

• Hands-on experience with CAD design (Creo), support design (Magics), simulation packages (MSC, ANSYS), and manufacturing execution software (Streamics, Infor)

• Exposure to and understanding of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) or similar additive manufacturing technologies

Physical Requirements

This position requires physical mobility including climbing stairs, ladders, and lift devices, extended periods of standing, and covering significant distances between work centers. Candidates must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, support active production floor operations onsite in Kent, and be available for off-hours shifts when required.

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.