Launch Engineer III - Propulsion

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are dedicated to developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role specifically supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed for human-capable missions to various orbits. As part of a team, you will contribute to the testing and operation of the New Glenn vehicle, managing systems from receipt at the launch site through launch and landing. You will collaborate with other teams to define operational requirements and advocate for design-for-operations. The position involves authoring detailed procedures, developing test equipment for integrated flight systems, and leading teams of technicians and engineers while ensuring safety. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, quality documents, and engineering. As a member of the Launch Operations team, you will prepare the launch vehicle and ground systems for flight, which includes developing ground software requirements, writing sequencer code, and creating controller panels. There is an opportunity to become a certified launch controller, operating systems on launch day, and to troubleshoot anomalies during time-critical operations. Post-flight, you will conduct data reviews and implement process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality to advance safe human spaceflight, driven by a passion for Blue Origin's mission and vision.

Requirements

Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science, or Math
Minimum 5+ 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
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

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

Contribute to the test and operation of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle
Process systems from receipt of the New Glenn stages at the launch site through launch and landing
Work with other element teams to develop operational requirements and advocate for design-for-operations
Author detailed procedures and help develop test equipment to complete integrated flight systems testing as a test conductor
Accomplish assignments by managing a team of technicians and engineers as a task leader, ensuring the safety of the team and the vehicle
Help develop and maintain production schedules, quality documents, and engineering
Ensure the launch vehicle and associated ground systems are prepared for flight as a member of the Launch Operations team
Develop ground software requirements, write sequencer code, and help create controller panels to prepare for launch
Earn certification as a launch controller, ultimately operating assigned systems on launch day
Determine and correct anomaly causes, often during time-critical operations
Perform data reviews and incorporate process improvements after flight

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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 (Dependent on role type and job level)