Operations Reliability Engineer
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.Operations Reliability Engineers may be aligned to one or more focus areas:
Production (factory build and test)
Integration & Refurbishment
Launch & Ground Operations
Own the operational reliability of assigned processes, tooling, and ground systems within your focus area.
Analyze downtime, delays, scrubs/rollbacks, rework, and nonconformances to identify high-risk processes and recurring issues.
Lead or support root cause and corrective action investigations, from immediate containment through systemic fixes and verification.
Develop, refine, and standardize procedures, work instructions, checkouts, and maintenance plans to stabilize execution and reduce variability.
Partner with design, manufacturing/integration engineering, GSE, Quality, and Operations to design and implement improvements in process, tooling, and equipment.
Support commissioning and early-use stabilization of new tools, equipment, and ground systems.
Build simple tracking and visibility tools to monitor reliability performance and guide priorities.
Spend significant time on the floor, pad, or in the field observing operations, engaging with stakeholders, and closing the loop on changes.
B.S. degree in engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
2+ years in manufacturing, test, integration, launch/ground operations, or reliability/maintenance engineering.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex mechanical, fluids, electrical, or controls systems and driving changes to fix issues.
Expert in structured problem-solving and root cause methods and basic data analysis.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and/or electrical circuit diagrams.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience in launch, spaceflight, aerospace production, or other high-consequence, high-complexity operations.
Exposure to reliability, quality, or operational excellence tools.
Experience authoring or improving work instructions, checklists, and maintenance procedures.
Experience building lightweight data/metrics to support decision-making.
Ability to support off-shift or weekend work during critical builds or investigations.
Ability to work in outdoor environments and at height as required.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
This position is not for immediate vacancy but is intended to fill anticipated future openings. Applicants who best meet the job requirements will be contacted and considered when a position becomes available.
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 an 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.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to support off-shift or weekend work during critical builds or investigations.
- Ability to work in outdoor environments and at height as required.
- Ability to travel up to 25%. This position is not for immediate vacancy but is intended to fill anticipated future openings. Applicants who best meet the job requirements will be contacted and considered when a position becomes available. Culture 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 an 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.
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