Hardware Reliability Engineer III- New Shepard

Blue Origin•Van Horn, TX

47d

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 engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will improve the repeatability and reliability of New Shepard. You will lead investigations to understand the direct technical cause and systemic / root causes of reliability issues and vehicle down times. This role spans from development to the launch site as you will work with operations engineers, technical leaders, and maintenance professionals to identify & implement design and processes improvements. Engineers in this role are expected to become deeply familiar with system design and hands on with hardware & test/flight data to determine the factors that drive recurring issues and fix them. We seek a detail-oriented problem solver with technical expertise (electrical, fluids, and/or mechanical systems) and a passion for finding & fixing issues. Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to 25% of the time Multiple positions available Van Horn Specific information: Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee's additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

Requirements

B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or other major requiring engineering, mathematical or scientific core courses
6+ years in an engineering / scientific / operational role
A proven track record of working successfully in multiple technical disciplines such as mechanical, fluid, and/or electrical systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and/or electrical circuit diagrams
Knowledge of quality and configuration management systems
Critical thinking (ex. FMECA), causal analysis (ex. Fishbone, fault tree analysis), and problem-solving skills
Strong written, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships with experts from varying engineering fields and provide constructive feedback about safety and reliability concerns
Ability to travel to our West Texas Launch or Kent, WA facility one week per month, depending on primary work location

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or other major requiring engineering, mathematical or scientific core courses
3+ years working in an operational, manufacturing or refurbishment environment
Experience with non-conformance resolutions and/or reliability engineering
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Windchill, DOORS, and CREO.
Demonstrated experience in human spaceflight systems
Experience with work instruction authoring and review
Experience with reliability/life test design (failure modes discovery, life demonstration, and screening)

Responsibilities

Lead refurbishment & manufacturing improvement projects, optimizing / automating processes, and addressing recurring issues.
Investigate hardware failures to uncover direct and root causes.
Own implementation of corrective actions, including design changes, work order changes, and test/inspection changes to address findings.
Support non-conformance corrective action process, ensuring thorough review and resolution with a focus on technical robustness.
Develop tracking tools and monitor to address trends, including hands-on testing, operations support, and data analysis.

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.

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