Calibration Engineer III
About this role
Blue Origin is hiring a Calibration Engineer III, full-time, on-site in Huntsville, AL, in the Aerospace sector.
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, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
TITLE: Calibration Engineer III
DESCRIPTION: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 supports the development and qualification of manufacturing processes for a new advanced hardware program at Blue Origin. This is a greenfield environment with opportunity to help stand up the entire operation from equipment selection through process qualification and rate production readiness.
Responsibilities
· Supporting the local calibration team to maintain both compliance and satisfactory internal customer support
· Decompose and interpret system level engineering and quality system requirements to establish calibration policies, procedures and requirements
· Determining, Documenting and Communicating calibration requirements to technicians, customers and vendors
· Authoring and approval of calibration procedures
· Determine suitability of 3rd party vendors for specific calibrations, including evaluation of vendor uncertainty, reviewing equipment accuracy, and accreditation scope verification
· Oversee quote requests, procurement and logistics for 3rd party calibrations
· Oversight of calibrated tool data
· Work with Suppliers to correct poor performance and correct instances of errors or non-compliance.
· Work with internal customers to ensure proper calibration of new tool and system purchases
· Work with the Blue Origin Calibration Team to develop calibration capabilities across all sites
Qualifications:
Required
· BS in Science, Math, Engineering, Business Management or equivalent PMEL/Calibration industry experience
· 5+ years’ experience in a calibration lab environment
· 5+ years’ experience coordinating purchasing and logistic for 3rd party calibrations
· Familiarity with the theory of operation of measurement and test equipment for various measurement applications
· Familiarity with selection use and care of calibration standards
· Experience developing, assembling, operating and maintaining calibration equipment systems
· Experience with the calibration of analog output sensors
· Experience with industry calibration standards (ANSI NCSL Z540.3, ISO/IEC 17025)
· 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
· Experience with industry quality and configuration control system methodologies (AS9100, ISO:9001)
· Experience in customer service
· Experience in an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment
· Experience with coordination of large on-site calibration events
· Experience designing and assembling calibration 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.
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