Port Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

2d

About The Position

This position is part of the New Glenn recovery operations and reports to the Sr. Manager of Marine Operations. As a Port Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the readiness and operational capability of vessels supporting the recovery of New Glenn stages. You will work closely with a team of engineers, technicians, and launch personnel to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance vessel systems critical to mission success.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science, or Math.
• 2+ years of demonstrated technical expertise in marine systems, propulsion and/or marine operations.
• Strong operational planning and organizational skills.
• Effective technical communication capabilities.
• Ability to support occasional off-shift work schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Third Engineer or higher USCG STCW endorsement
• DP Operator Certificate or DP Maintainer OEM Course. Extensive DP vessel experience can be accepted.
• Knowledge of vessel system operation and maintenance processes.
• Experience with ship integration and marine operations.
• Control room or operations experience in high-consequence environments.
• Experience with integrated management systems
• Successful experience writing technical procedures and non-conformance documentation.
• Leadership experience managing teams integrating multiple subsystems.
• Strong safety record, including hands-on experience with hazardous operations.
• Strong personnel management and mentoring skills.
• Project management, budget management, and team leadership skills.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office, Atlassian Suite

Responsibilities

• Oversee vessel systems, including propulsion, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure vessel readiness for recovery operations, including maintenance and inspections.
• Develop and implement operational requirements for vessel support activities.
• Advocate for design-for-operations improvements.
• Author detailed procedures for vessel operations and maintenance.
• Lead teams of technicians and engineers in system readiness and operational execution.
• Develop and maintain schedules, quality documents, and engineering records.
• Troubleshoot and correct system anomalies in real-time during recovery operations.
• Participate in post-mission reviews and process improvement initiatives.

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%, and an 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level