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Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle Operations Engineer

1 week ago


Merritt Island, Florida, United States Blue Origin Full time
Benefits and Perks

Blue Origin offers a range of benefits and perks to support the well-being of our employees and their families. These include:

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program

About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the launch vehicle and associated ground systems are prepared for flight. You will work with other element teams to develop operational requirements and advocate for design-for-operations. Additionally, you will author detailed procedures and help develop test equipment to complete integrated flight systems testing.

Responsibilities
- Develop ground software requirements
- Write sequencer code
- Create controller panels
- Determine and correct anomaly causes during time-critical operations
- Perform data reviews and incorporate process improvements

Requirements
- Minimum 6+ years of demonstrated technical expertise in cryogenic, propellant handling, or engine systems
- Strong operations planning and organizational skills
- Effective technical communications capabilities
- Ability to support occasional off shift work schedules
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum