Sr Operations & Integration Engineer
Application close date:
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 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. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth’s orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space.
As an operations integrator, you will be the authority on all aspects of your subsystem, including CONOPS, functional architecture, components, software, and integrated interactions. You will follow the development component hardware, autonomous software, and integrated development testing, and will be accountable for feeding forward lessons learned into the integrated operation of your subsystem on the flight vehicle.
Working closely with the stage-level Vehicle Operations Integration lead, and you will create a comprehensive set of constraints, alerts, and limits for the New Glenn test and launch teams. The ideal candidate is highly diligent and future thinking, can handle a broad set of sophisticated data, and has a deep passion for Blue Origin’s mission of “Millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth”.
Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments
Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation
Author operations documents that define product testing requirements, operations lifecycle, maintenance requirements, and critical performance/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 providing essential troubleshooting support.
Analyze test data and provide actionable recommendations for design improvements
Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) or another technical field
6+ years of proven experience with mechanical systems
Experience with system engineering principles and processes
Experience in at least one of the areas of analysis, design, or integrated testing of mechanical or fluid power systems
Demonstrated understanding of fluid system principles, components, and operations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time
Experience with high-pressure fluid systems, including pumps, actuators, valves, accumulators, and fluid conditioning systems
Hands-on experience with fluid system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
Experience with launch vehicles and mechanical aerospace systems (TVC, Electro Mechanical Actuators/Mechanisms, APU, landing systems)
Knowledge of fluid & cryogenic system design, including P&ID development and fluid circuit analysis
Experience with electromechanical and electrohydraulic actuators and control 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
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20Don’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.
Description
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) or another technical field
- 6+ years of proven experience with mechanical systems
- Experience with system engineering principles and processes
- Experience in at least one of the areas of analysis, design, or integrated testing of mechanical or fluid power systems
- Demonstrated understanding of fluid system principles, components, and operations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time
Base Pay Range for
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
Other site ranges may differ
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.
- How much does the Sr Operations & Integration Engineer at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $145K–$203K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Sr Operations & Integration Engineer role based?
- The role is based in Space Coast, FL.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
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