Launch and Flight Ops Engineer - Cryogenics
About The Position
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As a member of the Launch Engineering team, you will ensure the launch vehicle and associated ground systems are prepared for flight. To prepare for launch, you will develop ground software requirements, write sequencer code, and help create controller panels. You will have the opportunity to earn certification as a launch controller, ultimately operating your assigned systems on launch day. You will determine and correct anomaly causes, often during time-critical operations. After flight, you will perform data reviews and incorporate process improvements. 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!
Requirements
- Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science, or Math
- 1+ years of demonstrated technical expertise in cryogenic, propellant handling, or engine systems
- Strong operations planning and organizational skills
- Effective technical communications capabilities
- Ability to support occasional off shift work schedules
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- 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
- Knowledge of propellant loading and transfer processes
- Recent experience with launch vehicle integration and launch operations
- Ability to perform fluid flow estimate calculations
- Control room or operations experience in a real-time, intense, and high consequence environment
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), or simulations testing
- Demonstrated successful experience writing technical procedures, non-conformance documentation, and specifications
- Successful experience leading and managing teams integrating multiple subsystems to meet a top-level system requirement
- Strong safety record and mindset, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical tests and operations
- Experience leading test teams as a Test Conductor, Test Engineer, or engineering lead
- Strong personnel management and mentoring skills
- Effective project management, budget management, and team leadership skills
- Knowledgeable in Qt/QML, Simulink, MATLAB, Python, or Git
Responsibilities
- Develop ground software requirements
- Write sequencer code
- Help create controller panels
- Operate assigned systems on launch day
- Determine and correct anomaly causes
- Perform data reviews after flight
- Incorporate process improvements
Benefits
- 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%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
