Launch Facility Operations and Test Engineer II

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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!

As part of a hardworking team of specialists technicians and engineers you will operate and maintain the New Shepard launch and landing facility directly support ground operations for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the teams impact on all aspects of New Shepard launch operations and maintenance. The Launch Facility Operations Engineer will work alongside a multi-discipline engineering team and technicians to facilitate operation and maintenance of ground this role you will perform console operations and review real time data of Ground Systems during maintenance and flight operations. Your critically important work will ensure the launch facility is ready for flight or ground test operations by performing pre-flight verification testing post-launch inspections post-flight ground system data review and rapidly returning the facility to a launch ready state. You will be expected to draft and review work orders for routine and corrective maintenance procedures always understand configuration of the facility and equipment and be well-versed in the contents of system safety products involving our addition to maintaining launch readiness our team will also work to implement and commission engineering design changes which improve safety or reliability.

We are a small team that delivers results and demonstrates grit in the face of challenges. We work across a wide range of groups such as Design Engineering teams technicians performing touch labor Supply Chain Environmental Health and Safety and Quality as well as contracted vendors; being a great teammate is a must. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in engineering or similar technical hands-on experience
• Direct experience with integrated system testing
• Proven ability and desire to understand complex systems investigate and solve challenging problems and work in a dynamic environment
• Working knowledge of pressurized gas systems cryogenics fluid systems instrumentation and controls
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices fabrication techniques integration processes test planning and quality control
• Experience with fluid system components- valves actuators piping/tubing etc
• Experience with test facility instrumentation data acquisition and control systems
• Must be able to work under pressure and take initiative to improve existing systems processes and documentation
• Ability to write technical work instructions to implement upgrades perform maintenance and verify system performance.
• Ability to support a variable and demanding schedule supporting launch and recovery operations based in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hazardous operations and design for system safety
• Proficiency in MATLAB and JIRA
• Technical expertise in launch facility operations maintenance and design
• Experience with 3D CAD tools and data management

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.

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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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