Robot Programmer III - Huntsville, United States - Blue Origin

Description

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight
Job Description

We are a diverse 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 small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will exercise knowledge in the Weld Robotic Programming workflow, such as design rules, support strategies as well as experience with Laser Welding Machines (e.g. ABB, KUKA) to help support Blue Origin's launch vehicle programs. You will work with engineers and technicians to support laser welding applications and operations for various spaceflight systems. You will assist in meeting a production schedule, designing build strategies, and evaluating new parts for the Welding process.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required

Responsibilities:
Prepare part build files using CAD software (Pro/E or Creo, SolidWorks)
Evaluate the build risk
Devise successful build strategy
Advise and document to RE's and ME's of build risk analysis in ITS
Advise and document to RE's and ME's of build recommended geometry changes needed to lessen the possible build failure.
Follow standardized file systems, traceability documentation
Meeting both quality and schedule expectations
Help to develop new and improved build parameters while not sacrificing the part quality.
Rapidly design support structures for printed components taking into account factors like heat input/warpage, surface finish, process efficiency, and final requirement conformance
Follow a standardized workflow that maximizes part quality, machine up-time and production throughput
Trouble shoot machine issues and offer advice per past machine experiences. Document finding in the AM Wiki.
Contact machine vendors when experiencing machine issues not yet seen before. Document findings in the AM Wiki.
Developing new methods and algorithms for improving existing robots or creating new ones
Testing the robot's ability to maneuver in different environments, including staircases, elevators, and other locations where humans may be present
Coordinating with engineers to ensure that the robot's design meets specifications and conforms to industry standards
Monitoring the robot's performance in real time and providing instructions to it through a control panel or computer interface
Solving problems related to robot functionality or design that are identified by engineers or other team members
Creating computer programs to allow the robot to function autonomously and respond to changes in its environment
Implementing safety measures to prevent the robot from causing damage to itself or others when performing its tasks
Programming the robot to perform specific tasks such as picking up objects with robotic hands or using a welding torch to join metal pieces together
Maintaining the robot's hardware to ensure proper functioning.

Qualifications:

Passion for our mission:
Millions of people living and working in space
An attitude of world-class quality, attention-to-detail, and dedication to the rigors necessary to pursue of human-space-flight goals.
Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness, attention-to-detail, and process ownership.
3-5 years experience with programming in one or more of the following software CAD software (Pro/E or Creo, ABB Robot Studio, and KUKA Robots)
Demonstrated ability to adhere to rigorous schedule constraints
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
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:
Training or experience working with metal additive manufacturing machines
3-5 years of hands on build experience in an Laser Welding Applications
Experience with 3-D CAD data - viewing, interrogation and or use for design
Experience in an R&D environment, preferably in aerospace, medical devices, or other engineered products
Experience cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching metallographic specimens
Experience in a small company and/or startup environment
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 a refugee or granted asylum.
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.

Discretionary bonus:
Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

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, gender, 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.

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