Parachute Rigging Technician III

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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! 

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. 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. 

As part of a hardworking team of specialists and technicians, you will work hands-on doing parachute refurbishment for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of parachute operations for Blue Origin. In a world-class parachute facility, you will support and lead safety-critical operations including the inspection, repair, and packing of space vehicle parachutes. As part of a team of rigging technicians, you will be critical in ensuring on-time, high-quality work that supports the program launch manifest. This role requires experience with parachute systems and all parachute operations – from recovering flown parachutes post-flight to delivering packed parachutes to the launch site for the next installation.    

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!  

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 10% of the time

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Prior experience in assembly, repair and packing of life support and safety critical parachute equipment 

• Prior experience in high-density pressure packing of space grade parachute systems 

• FAA Senior or Master Riggers License 

• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, engineering drawings, and work instructions

• Operate hand tools, electrical tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment, and light equipment

• Communicate effectively with team members

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc. 

• Must be able to lift and carry 35 lbs. and spend long periods of time standing 

• High school diploma or GED  

• Must work on-site in El Paso, TX

• 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.

• Explosives training and experience handling parachute deployment ordnance

• Prior experience with parachute testing, from the component level to an integrated assembly

Don’t meet every single requirement? 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 qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.