Refurbishment Operations Engineer III

2 weeks ago


Space Coast, United States Blue Origin, LLC Full time
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

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

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will plan, manage, and execute avionics refurbishment operations of the New Glenn 1st Stage. You will define specific avionics refurbishment processes based on vehicle design, setup work centers, specify and order tooling/equipment, author work instructions, troubleshoot and resolve non-conformances, and lead operations involving the refurbishment of flown tails for successful re-flights. On this team, you will have the ability to impact the industry by shaping New Glenn's reusability operating plan. This role will require you to interact with the vehicle to proactively eliminate barriers and address unforeseen technical problems. This role is for individuals who are innovative, analytical, proactive, and dedicated to finding solutions.

On our team, we are adaptable, trustworthy, persistent, professional, collaborative, and creative. If you share our passion and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve, excel in cross-functional team environments, and are ready to make an impact, then we would love to hear from you

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required

Responsibilities:
  • Play a key role in the evolution of the New Glenn vehicle systems by evaluating current designs and architectures to support high cadence refurbishment operations
  • Provide shipside support during test, inspection and work execution
  • Author, release and maintain work instruction
  • Coordinate with New Glenn manufacturing to allow shared common resources and procedures to support refurbishment operations
  • Collaborate with New Glenn design engineers in the creation of refurbishment requirements
  • Define and manage the support material, equipment and personnel resources needed for successfully planning and executing refurbishment activities
  • Lead and facilitate root cause and corrective action investigations related to product reliability
  • Enforce safety policies during testing and refurbishment


Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 5+ Year experience
  • operating or around flight vehicle systems
  • Experience with designing, building, maintaining or operating vehicle systems
  • Experience with aerospace system functional checks
  • Strong safety record and mindset, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical tests and operations
  • Strong personnel, planning, and project management skills
  • Proficiency in interpreting engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
  • Ability to operate, make decisions, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments
  • Travel periodically, less than 30%
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • Perform other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision
  • Work off-shift, extended hours, and weekends when necessary


  • Desired:
  • Experience developing procedures for inspection, testing, checkout, installation and maintenance of orbital class launch vehicles
  • Experience with aerospace vehicle systems and manufacturing technologies
  • Experience supporting test teams as a Test Conductor, Test Engineer, or Console Operator
  • Advanced degree, certification, and/or training in a directly related field
  • Aerospace/Launch vehicle experience
  • Experience working in a product design or manufacturing environment
  • Experience in new or startup operational environments
  • Proficiency in business and engineering software (i.e. MSOffice, Jules, Aeon, Windchill, PLM, etc)
  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight


Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

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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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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 .

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