Vehicle Operations Engineer III – New Glenn 9X4 Cryogenic Propellant Systems

Blue Origin•Space Coast, WA

About The Position

Blue Origin is hiring a Vehicle Operations Engineer III to support the development and operations of New Glenn 9X4, a super heavy-lift launch vehicle. As an operations integrator, this engineer will serve as the authority on the subsystem’s concept of operations, functional architecture, components, software, and integrated interactions. The role follows component hardware development, autonomous software, and integrated development testing, and feeds lessons learned into the subsystem’s integrated operation on the flight vehicle. Working with the stage-level Vehicle Operations Integration lead, the engineer will create constraints, alerts, and limits for the New Glenn test and launch teams. The position supports hardware design reviews and technical assessments, develops operations and test documentation, and collaborates with design, manufacturing, and operations teams. It also provides console support during integrated testing, launch, and recovery operations, analyzes test data, and supports failure analysis and corrective actions. The role focuses on Stage 1 mechanical subsystems and cryogenic propellant systems.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) or another technical field.
At least 4 years of experience with mechanical or hydraulic systems.
Experience with systems engineering principles and processes.
Experience in at least one of analysis, design, or integrated testing of mechanical or fluid power systems.
Demonstrated understanding of hydraulic system principles, components, and operations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-directed and able to balance several tasks at one time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-pressure mechanical and fluid systems, including pumps, actuators, valves, accumulators, and fluid conditioning systems.
Hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing the performance of mechanical and fluid systems.
Experience with launch vehicles and mechanical aerospace systems, such as thrust vector control (TVC), electromechanical actuators (EMAs) and mechanisms, or landing systems.
Knowledge of fluid system design, including P&ID development.
Experience with electromechanical and electrohydraulic actuators and control systems.
Experience with cryogenic fluid systems.
Experience in system development and integration, preferably with aerospace flight hardware.
Familiarity with current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies.
Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen.

Responsibilities

Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments.
Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation.
Author operations documents defining product testing requirements, the operations lifecycle, maintenance requirements, and critical performance and requirements interfaces across the system.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure seamless system integration.
Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for Stage 1 mechanical subsystems.
Provide real-time on-console support for integrated tests, launch, and recovery operations, including troubleshooting.
Analyze test data and provide actionable recommendations for design improvements.
Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation.
Follow component hardware, autonomous software, and integrated development testing, and feed lessons learned into the integrated operation of the subsystem on the flight vehicle.
Create subsystem constraints, alerts, and limits for the New Glenn test and launch teams in coordination with the stage-level Vehicle Operations Integration lead.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
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.