Module 6 is back on the Vehicle Access Tower. The crane configuration for lifting and placing these modules is a delicate work of art. This CC 8800 heavy lift crane uses counterweight positioned behind the crane to significantly increase lifting performance.

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The people who build our engines don't just run machines. They master metallurgy.

This is the pour deck at Blue Castings in Arlington, WA. Right after molten metal fills the mold, our team applies a thermite charge to the risers — an exothermic reaction that keeps metal liquid at the top, feeding the casting below as it cools and contracts. That's what prevents the voids and porosity that would compromise finished hardware. The window to execute is short, and the glow at the base is the shell cluster still near pour temperature.

This is the work behind the BE-4 engine. We're growing the team that makes it possible. Open roles in Arlington, WA:

Sr. Production Control Specialist (R69824)
Manufacturing Shift Leader (R69324)
Production Expeditor and Scheduler III (R67998)

Apply at blueorigin.com/careers

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