Launch Vehicle Operations Engineer II
BLUE ORIGIN
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!
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.
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!
As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts in the New Glenn Launch Operations Vehicle Mechanical group, you will be a leader in the Launch Operations efforts in the execution launch vehicle stage processing and integration, from manufacturing handover through stage mate operations, to launch vehicle on Transport Erector for roll to the pad at the Orbital Launch Site. This role is a combination of operations planning, coordination, documentation, hands-on work, team supervision, and system troubleshooting/data analysis. This position will focus on vehicle access, stage mates, tooling, rigging and related GSE, and stage mate operations.
Responsibilities:
Develop Launch Operation vehicle integration CONOPS, test plans and procedures accordance with program requirements
Direct a team to perform stage to stage mate operations and vehicle close outs for launch.
Ensure stage mate tools, vehicle cradles, access stands, and grounds support equipment required to perform vehicle processing, stage mate and closeouts for launch are design, tested, and functional to support required task.
Write test procedures, managing procedural redlines and updates during launch campaigns
Coordinating and directing other engineers, test crews, support equipment, outside agencies, and vehicle configurations for readiness testing thru post-launch
Ensure common operations are performed across launch campaigns
Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations
Troubleshoot real-time issues with ground systems under high pressure situations
Reduce, analyzing and archiving test data to support requirements verification tasks
Qualifications:
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering
1+ year experience with ground/vehicle integration systems operation and maintenance
Experience designing, operating and maintaining integration systems, mechanisms and related electronics/control systems
Demonstrated experience leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Operations Engineer
Demonstrated experience working with Air Force Range requirements, as they pertain to Launch Pad design and operations
Experience developing, writing and updating test procedures
Demonstrated strong team leadership skills
Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
Hands-on experience with hazardous testing with a strong safety record
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.
Ability to receive/hold elevated US security clearance levels
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Desired:
Experience in sub-contract management of suppliers including request for proposal, specification and statement of work.
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control.
Experience designing tooling and equipment used for vehicle and stage processing.
Clean sheet ConOps development for new vehicle integration processes.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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 U.S. as 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
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