Launch Operations Engineer (All levels)

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin Operations supports manufacturing and supply chain across its facilities. This role supports development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable, human-capable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. The Launch Operations Engineer leads the design and implementation of manufacturing and launch systems, maintains quality throughout production and operations, and owns planning and execution of launch vehicle testing and vehicle configuration for launch. The role works cross-functionally to streamline operations, optimize supply chain logistics, reduce costs, and improve production timelines. The engineer supports industrialization of products and develops manufacturing processes, documentation, and test capabilities. The role contributes technical expertise in areas such as cryogenics, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems and large structures, electronics and transducers, PLCs, and software. The team focuses on improving New Glenn’s launch cadence and reliability while applying safety-by-design to complex, high-energy systems. The position is located on Florida’s Space Coast. Available shifts are B-shift (Monday–Thursday, 5 p.m.–5 a.m.) and D-shift (Friday–Sunday, 5 p.m.–5 a.m.). Relocation is available. The role requires the ability to work second shift, flexibility to move shifts as needed, and willingness to work extended hours if required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university; other relevant fields may apply.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering; stated levels are 3+ years for Level II, 5+ years for Level III, and 8+ years for Senior Level Engineer.
At least 1 year of experience creating English work instructions.
Must be able to work second shift and be flexible to move shifts as needed.
Must be open to working extended hours if required.
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

Experience in high-rate aerospace and/or automotive assembly lines.
Understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing engineering fundamentals, including working knowledge of GD&T.
Experience with bills of materials and BOM reconciliation.
Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles.
Experience with AS9100 quality standards.

Responsibilities

Support industrialization of new products, including solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures.
Contribute to design for manufacturability, design for assembly, and design for test.
Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans.
Evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies and methods, such as composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, and advanced assembly.
Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances and develop and implement corrective actions.
Ensure work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9001.
Identify and complete efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities.
Develop and execute facility subsystem test procedures to satisfy program objectives.
Design, plan, fabricate, install, and operate pneumatic and cryogenic test capabilities.
Develop test methods for efficient integrated system testing.
Maintain fluids test equipment configuration control, calibration, and traceability.
Write test procedures, manage procedural red lines, and incorporate updates during test campaigns.
Apply safety-by-design thinking and technical expertise to improve system reliability and operational performance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and 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, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results or other factors.