Configuration Analyst III

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

20h

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations and supports Ground Systems Development (GSD), which designs, builds, activates, and sustains launch pads, test stands, and ground infrastructure for New Glenn, New Shepard, and engine programs. The Configuration Analyst III applies professional configuration and data management expertise to ground systems throughout their lifecycle, from design release and construction through activation, operation, modification, and sustaining. The role owns configuration control for assigned test stands and launch site systems, including fluid, mechanical, electrical, and control systems, as well as surrounding facilities. It ensures that released designs, as-built systems, and as-maintained systems remain aligned through turnover to operations and subsequent changes. The position works with project engineers, design engineering, construction, test, and launch operations teams, using PLM and change-management tools while also supporting field activities. The role works with minimal oversight, applies company configuration management standards, and contributes to improvements in tools and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Configuration Management, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
At least 5 years of configuration and data management experience in aerospace, defense, energy, industrial, or facilities systems.
Advanced proficiency with PTC Windchill or a similar PLM system, including product structures, EBOM/MBOM, and change workflows.
Experience processing engineering changes, including change requests, ECN/ECOs, deviations, and waivers, from initiation through closure.
Experience establishing or maintaining as-built configuration baselines for physical systems.
Working knowledge of configuration status accounting, baseline management, and configuration audits (PCA/FCA).
Proficiency with JULES, Costpoint, or similar MRP/ERP systems.
Familiarity with export control regulations, including EAR, EAR99/NLR, and ITAR.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present configuration management status to project teams and leadership.
Ability to work at test stands and launch sites, including outdoor and field environments, and travel as needed.
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.

Nice To Haves

Configuration management experience with ground support equipment, test facilities, launch infrastructure, or process plants involving fluid, propellant, pressure, or electrical systems.
Experience with construction or facilities as-built documentation and turnover packages.
Experience supporting activation, commissioning, or pre-startup safety reviews, such as OSHA PSM/PSSR.
Operations Procedure release experience using E3 or equivalent, and ITS or similar change tools.
Experience with P&IDs and electrical schematics in a configuration-controlled environment.
Launch vehicle or ground systems experience for NASA, DoD, or commercial space customers.
AS9100 / ISO 9000 internal audit experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as Configuration Management Engineer for assigned GSD test stands and launch site systems; release and maintain design data, EBOMs, MBOMs, and product structures in PTC Windchill.
Establish and maintain As-Designed, As-Built, and As-Maintained configuration baselines, including baselines for sites not yet under PLM configuration control.
Process engineering changes for test stands and launch sites by assessing configuration impact, routing changes for review and approval, and tracking them through release and closure in ITS and JULES.
Capture field changes, redlines, and as-built data from construction, installation, and activation; reconcile them against released design before turnover.
Support configuration readiness for activation and turnover reviews, including Pre-Activation Reviews, by verifying that delivered systems match approved baselines and open changes are dispositioned.
Maintain configuration control of active systems after turnover and coordinate with test and launch operations on modifications, repairs, and maintenance-driven changes.
Provide EWO/TWO release support in JULES and Operations Procedure release support in E3.
Maintain configuration status accounting records for assigned sites and prepare configuration management metrics and status updates for project engineers and GSD leadership.
Conduct physical and functional configuration audits of test stand and launch site systems and support field, shop, and stockroom audits.
Review supplier and contractor data packages for test stand and launch site equipment for technical and export-control completeness.
Apply company configuration management standards and work instructions and contribute improvements to CDM workflows and tools across Windchill, JULES, and ITS.
Support Windchill administration for GSD sites, including object attributes, product structure updates, workflows, and access controls.
Participate in the Blue Origin CDM Community of Practice.
Provide guidance and feedback to peers and project teams on configuration management practices.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, possible benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results