Multiple openings on multiple shifts immediately available.

Compensation: Up to $47/hour plus overtime (10 hours weekly is available) and healthcare benefits available.

Location: Kent, WA. These positions are 100% onsite at a space rocket facility with no possibility of remote or work-from-home.

Positions are 6-24 month contract-to-hire opportunities with high possibility to convert to FTE.

Contact info@rainierrecruiting.com for more information and for access to over 100+ other openings in space and aerospace.

Provides tactical and technical support to Engineering/Production/Manufacturing by performing activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro/mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment. Uses manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Integrate, test, functionally verify, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatically actuated cryogenic valves, systems and components.
• Perform intermediate and/or depot level component maintenance, inspection, and repair.
• Assist engineers in reviewing and developing design concepts, tooling, test hardware and providing feedback for improvements.
• Follow, review, improve and provide feedback on work instructions for complex mechanical systems and installations.
• Safely work with chemical and/or high-pressure hazardous systems.
• Ensure tasks are performed on schedule, safely and in a professional manner.
• Rapidly adapt to changing roles while working in a challenging high-paced work environment.
• Show Innovation and accountability in the of improvement of processes and the efficiency of operations and the work area.
• Maintain inventory of parts and equipment for assembly, test, and maintenance of valve related systems.
• Support overtime required for integration tasks or test campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in aerospace, aircraft, R&D or related industrial or defense fields.
• Strong attention to detail, desire to solve problems, and drive to resolve technical issues.
• Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs. and use lifting equipment and machinery for heavier hardware.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, prove ability to follow direction, and meet expectations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Physically able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to support one of the following production work schedule: M- TH (5am - 3:30pm)
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with software systems, databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 

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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Who is Rainier Recruiting? 

Rainier Recruiting is a boutique, award winning national staffing agency and executive search firm. Using an approach that “treats every

candidate like an executive search”, we offer positions in contract-to-hire, Full-Time, and executive search. Named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington State in 2022, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by multiple business journals, Rainier Recruiting is fast becoming a respected company. We are no longer the “best recruiters you have never heard of”. Rainier Recruiting is also proud to share our clients have a 93% repeat business rate. Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.