Insulation Technician - Tube Shop

Application close date:

02/10/2027

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.

Job Description

The Multi Mission Services Tube Shop in Huntsville builds tube assemblies for engines and spacecraft across Blue Origin. As a Foam Insulation (POFI) Technician, you'll apply pour-on foam insulation to cryogenic tube assemblies and components. The work includes preparing and masking hardware, assembling molds, running dispense equipment, and trimming and verifying foam to drawing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow released work instructions, drawings, and process specifications to apply POFI to tube assemblies and components
• Prepare substrate surfaces and mask hardware to drawing requirements
• Prepare molds and tooling, apply mold release, and assemble and disassemble molds around hardware
• Run POFI dispense equipment: system startup, heaters, pumps, and pendant controls
• Perform manual, semi-automated, and injection POFI applications
• Control cure dwell time before demolding
• Trim and sand foam to the required thickness, and verify it with thickness measurement equipment
• Cut and test density samples (ASTM D1622)
• Perform touch-up and repair of POFI per spec
• Clean the dispense head and equipment with the correct solvents, and dispose of excess material properly
• Record build data and buyoffs accurately in the electronic work order (Jules)
• Follow chemical-handling, SDS, and PPE requirements, and keep the booth clean and FOD-free
• Raise quality issues and process improvement ideas to Shift Leaders and engineering

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in foam insulation, composites, coatings, potting/encapsulation, or another chemical-process application
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
• Experience using precision measuring tools
• Able to pass a respirator medical evaluation, and to wear a respirator or PAPR and chemical-resistant PPE for extended periods
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for full shifts
• Able to work alternate shifts and overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with two-part polyurethane pour or spray foam (POFI/SOFI)
• Experience with mold-based processes and meter-mix dispense equipment
• Aerospace or other regulated manufacturing experience (AS9100 environment)
• Familiarity with cryogenic hardware
• Experience with electronic work order / MES 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.

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.