Title: Heat Treat Technician III

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R54404

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, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented technician with expertise in High Pressure Heat Treat, Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP), and Additive Manufacturing experiments to support our mission of enabling millions of people to live and work in space. This role will directly contribute to the safe, reliable production of aerospace hardware by conducting thermal processing, material experiments, and high-pressure furnace operations — including work with the Quintus Furnace — to support engineering, production, and manufacturing teams.

You will play a key role in developing, testing, and refining processes for aerospace materials, including additive manufactured components. The ideal candidate is passionate about precision, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is committed to quality and safety

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain High Pressure Heat Treat and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) systems, including Quintus Furnace operations
• Support Additive Manufacturing experiments, developing and validating post-processing techniques
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, execute, and document material processing trials
• Perform thermal processing of aerospace alloys (stainless steel, copper, nickel, cobalt, titanium, castings, and additive parts)
• Conduct pre- and post-process material testing (e.g., hardness, microstructure evaluation)
• Assist in the design and checkout of specialized thermal processing fixtures and equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on heat treat and HIP equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes, recommending and implementing corrective actions
• Maintain process control compliance with AMS 2750 and AMS 2769 standards
• Safely operate cranes, rigging, and other material handling equipment in support of furnace
• Primary Shift is A shift 4x10 Mon-Thursday
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, supporting all shifts/OT, as necessary, to support business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission and vision: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Minimum 3 years of aerospace thermal processing experience with High Pressure Heat Treat and/or Hot Isostatic Pressing
• 2 years of technical college or 5+ years of on-the-job training working with industrial heat-treating furnaces
• Understanding of high-pressure furnace fundamentals and operation
• Experience processing aerospace materials (stainless steel, copper, nickel, cobalt alloys, titanium, castings, additive manufacturing)
• Familiarity with pre- and post-process testing (hardness, microstructure analysis)
• Proficiency with preventative maintenance practices for thermal processing equipment
• Strong written communication and computer skills
• Commitment to safety and process discipline
• Familiarity with calibration and pyrometry standards (AMS 2750, AMS 2769)
• Physically able to climb ladders and stairs, and lift/carry 50 lbs. for limited durations
• Overhead crane and rigging experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of aerospace thermal processing experience, specifically in high pressure and HIP applications
• Experience with post-process testing (hardness, alpha case, mechanical testing) Prior work with Quintus Furnace experiments and Additive Manufacturing post-processing development
• Experience collaborating with materials engineers on process development, testing, and documentation
• Familiarity with braze joint design, alloy selection (nickel and precious metal-based), and process optimization for aerospace hardware

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.

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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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

• 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

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