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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
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. It’s first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will manage one of the major orbital launch systems (Transporter Erector).As a Responsible Engineer, you will share in our team’s impact on all aspects of launch vehicle and ground operations. You will be a technical expert for the Critical Ground Support Item (CGSI), drive decision making, and support continuous optimization for New Glenn’s long-term success.
This critical role will be filled by a passionate technical leader who drives execution, can deeply manage and engage an immense amount of technical details and take extreme ownership takes extreme to deliver on commitments (cost, schedule, performance). This position requires exceptional leadership, communications skills, grit, and the ability to execute with speed.
Passion for mission required – help drive the galaxy class Orbital Launch Site team and Blue Origin to even greater heights!
Responsibilities:
- Be a technical expert in vehicle and ground systems that interact with the Transporter Erector.
- Hold decision making authority on changes and incorporation for the system.
- Prepare and present Launch readiness reviews.
- Bring a business focus (lowering cost while increasing rate) while keeping safety paramount.
- Continuously optimize the system for New Glenn’s long-term success.
- Own system configuration management and changes
- Drive a culture of safety, teamwork, unparalleled execution & leadership.
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or relevant field.
- 10+ Years relevant experience in aerospace, launch systems, engineering development, or similar fields.
- Demonstrated program/project management experience.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering and configuration management.
- Proven track record of technical leadership in complex engineering projects.
- Be able to support on-site work at the Orbital Launch Site at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Base and understand constraints associated with working on a military base and compliance associated with it.
- Ability to work flexible hours/shifts as needed
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience across mechanical, fluids, structural, and test engineering.
- Experience in launch vehicle operations, systems integration, and or ground systems.
Inclusivity Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
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.
Background Check
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Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
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Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Benefits
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Benefits include: 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.
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Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
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Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
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Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
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