Training Engineer III (Maintenance and Ground Operations)

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• If Texas based shifts available:

  • 5/2 or 8/6

Van Horn Specific information

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations the West Texas Site in Van Horn TX offers eligible employees additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employees ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn TX or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Define develop and conduct on-the-job training hands-on training with mockups simulations and classroom training.

• Develop specialty courses of instruction for identified needs working with a wide variety of individuals while researching courses.

• Develop training manuals and other technical documents to support training and operations.

• Evaluate crew proficiency and currency for maintenance operations; develop makeup training and other training mitigation plans as needed.

• Implement (publish assign maintain update) training content materials with training team/SMEs using Learning Management Systems ticketing systems wikis websites and shared folders.

• Maintain accurate auditable records of crew training completion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S in engineering or equivalent.

• Ability to travel at least 25% of the time.

• 5 years of experience in defining developing validating and implementing technical training for engineers and technicians working in a high technology safety critical operational environment.

• Experience writing technical training course materials (lesson objective and plans evaluation criteria hands-on training activities).

• Experience authoring training plans maintenance and operations manuals and other technical documents.

• Experience with Articulate Storyline or similar.

• Engineering and/or operational experience with complex aerospace systems such as hydraulics avionics propulsion cryogenics life support systems or high-pressure pneumatics.

• Excellent computer skills with ability to learn flight hardware/scripting procedures and associated tools including ability to rapidly learn and apply new software tools as .

• Self-starter with strong coordination and project management skills. Must be able to initiate track manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks and jobs.

• A proven track record of working successfully with a multi-disciplinary team and building strong working relationships within the organization and across multiple groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience

• Experience in developing video content (camera equipment lighting Adobe Premiere/Creative Cloud Camtasia etc.)

• Previous experience as a Maintenance or Test Engineer in aerospace oil and gas automotive nuclear energy or a similar high-tech safety critical environment.

• Hands-on experience with hazardous testing with a strong safety record.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• 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 10001 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 (obtained before onboarding) 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.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• 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.

• 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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