Ground Support Equipment Maintenance Engineer II

Blue Origin•Van Horn, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line - the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will maintain the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) of the New Shepard launch & landing facility as well as the launch vehicle processing facilities. Additionally, the employee will take part in the design review process for new equipment and are responsible for defining maintenance requirements and procedures Ground Support Equipment for launch operations and vehicle processing. New Shepard Ground Support Equipment includes structural/mechanical equipment, transport vehicles/systems, electrical power/RF systems, and launch support systems. You'll share in the team's impact on all aspects of the launch operations and maintenance. The GSE Maintenance Engineer reports to the Ground Manager and will work alongside a multi-disciplined engineering team and technicians to facilitate all needed maintenance and operations. This mission and safety critical work will ensure the launch facility and processing equipment is current on preventative maintenance and refurbishment. You will also identify maintenance consumables help to define the on-hand spare requirements for GSE. You will draft and review work orders for routine and corrective maintenance procedures, understand configuration of the equipment, and be proficient in the contents of all system safety products involving our equipment. This is a small team that delivers results and demonstrates grit in the face of challenges. We work with intra-company functional groups, such as Test and Launch engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, and Quality, as well as contracted vendors to increase our efficiency. Being a phenomenal teammate is a must! We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Blue Origin is an equal opportunity employer. This position is based in Van Horn, TX. Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site offers eligible employees additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance, etc. This position will be ONLY TX based and operate on 8/6 rotation continuously.

Requirements

B.S. degree in engineering or related field and direct experience with maintained industrial/heavy equipment, Ground Support Equipment,
Hands-on experience maintaining industrial and mechanical equipment that contain electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics systems.
Experience maintaining the hardware involved in electrical systems and audio/video system along the lines of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), field cameras and mechanical tracking equipment.
Capacity to author detailed work instructions for the implementation, maintenance, operation, and corrective actions on GSE systems.
Ability to work with responsible engineers across multiple fields to develop maintenance procedures and requirements for the team.
Experience with hazardous operations and risk assessment of maintenance procedures and operations.
Knowledge of the operations of industrial/heavy equipment and systems such as diesel generators/engines, hydraulic systems, electrical industrial control systems, and mechanical HVAC systems.
Ability to analyze maintenance programs and provide statical reporting for component failures and trade replacement or refurbishment/repair.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) or strong project management experience.
Technical expertise in maintenance program design.
Experience with JIRA software.
Experience supervising the maintenance of industrial equipment in the aerospace, aviation, oil & gas, automotive or similar industrials.
Knowledge of RF communication system maintenance and operations.

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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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