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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.

The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Specialist for Rocket Engines will be responsible for supporting robust processing and safety of our rocket engines through effective MRO procedures. This role requires a deep understanding of rocket engine systems, components, and associated equipment and the ability to fix and resolve sophisticated technical issues.

We are part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will support the New Glenn Flight Support Engineering team in all aspects of engine maintenance, inspection, repair, overhaul, and process planning. The Senior MRO Specialist will lead interdisciplinary teams to support flight engine maintenance operations and implement systemic solutions for operational and technical issues. The MRO Specialist ensures that all flight critical maintenance is complete and works collectively with manufacturing engineers and the program to support all aspects of flight engine maintenance, and flight support work execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of pre- and post-flight engine maintenance, inspection, repair, and overhaul of liquid rocket engines

• Interpret design engineering requirements to advise touch-labor technicians in the maintenance, inspection, and installation of flight engine hardware

• Establish, implement, and maintain quality system processes that support engine products for flight operations

• Maintain hardware documentation pedigree to support human capable flight

• Assist with flight engine schedule estimations and execution

• Use continuous improvement tools to reduce cycle inefficiencies and process waste

• Support the development of test equipment and tooling to aid in the completion of test objectives

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years demonstrated experience in direct manufacturing of Aerospace hardware or MRO experience in aerospace or related industry

• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and drawings with precision assembly requirements

• Familiarity with standard processes regarding safety, the use of pneumatics, hydraulics, avionics, and hardware cleanliness

• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the product life-cycle of our flight engines.

• Able to work safely on the floor in an aerospace production environment

• Familiarity with CAD applications (ProE preferred)

• 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:

• Experience with launch vehicle, rocket engine build and repair, aircraft or spacecraft MRO operations

• Experience in developing, implementing, and leading predictive and preventive maintenance, inspection, and overhaul plans, as well as solving and providing technical support

• Thorough understanding of preventative maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), and corrective maintenance processes

• Proven understanding of engines and subcomponents, such as turbopumps, combustion devices, valves, and other fluid components

• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, hardware assembly processes, and quality control

• Familiarity with common NDT and inspection methods, including visual, dye penetrant, ultrasound, x-ray, CT scan, Eddy Current, XRF scan

• Hands-on experience with building engine assemblies and subassemblies for test

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.

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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.

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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.