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Blue Origin

Technician - Integration Engineering III

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Wage

$36.6 – $51.23/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 12, 2026

Job Description

Overview

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The Technician - Integration Engineering III role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), focusing on the integration of mechanical and electrical components for safe human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical and electrical integration of components, subsystems, and test articles.
  • Set up, operate, and maintain vacuum systems and related hardware.
  • Work with high-voltage and high-amperage systems, adhering to safety procedures.
  • Set up and operate furnaces and thermal processing equipment.
  • Support early development and prototype hardware.
  • Execute test setups and operations.
  • Interpret engineering documentation and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping.
  • Mentor junior technicians and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 6+ years of relevant hands-on technician experience or Associate’s degree in a technical field plus 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in vacuum systems, high-voltage systems, and mechanical assembly.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and work instructions.
  • Proficient with common shop and test equipment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces and around hazardous equipment.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Willingness to support off-hour test operations and critical integration milestones as required.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $44/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $43/hr median for welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA, whose middle half runs $36–$60/hr across 64 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 53% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 99 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 59 different employers. 47 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 594 other active welding openings from 272 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to California.

Blue Origin currently has 3 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (37), Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (17), and Honeywell Aerospace (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and El Segundo at $48/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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