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Blue Origin · 6 hours ago

Operational Systems Engineer II

Merritt Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$88K/yr - $135K/yr

2+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Operational Systems Engineer II will support the development and operations of the New Glenn heavy-lift launch vehicle by applying systems engineering practices and ensuring seamless system integration across multiple disciplines.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation

Author operations documents defining product testing requirements, operations lifecycle, maintenance needs, and critical system interfaces

Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure seamless system integration

Support hardware design reviews, technical assessments, and gated program reviews

Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for mechanical subsystems

Define, validate, and verify system requirements at all program levels using tools like DOORS Next Gen

Conduct and support functional analysis, systems analysis, and safety analysis to ensure robust design

Provide real-time on-console support for integrated tests, launch, and recovery operations, including essential troubleshooting

Analyze test data to provide actionable recommendations for design improvements

Support failure analysis and the implementation of corrective actions

Qualification

Systems engineering principlesIntegrated testingDOORS Next GenAerospace mechanical systemsConcept of Operations (CONOPS)Self-directedCommunication skills

Required

Passion for Blue Origin's mission: Millions of people living and working in space!

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial) or another technical field

2+ years of proven experience in a relevant field

Strong experience with system engineering principles, processes, and methodologies

Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: systems analysis, hardware/software design, or integrated testing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be a self-directed individual capable of balancing several tasks simultaneously

Preferred

Advanced degree in an engineering discipline

4+ years of proven experience in a relevant field

Experience in the development, integration, testing, and operation of launch vehicles and complex aerospace mechanical systems (e.g., TVC, Hydraulic Actuators, APU, Electromechanical Actuators)

Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen

Knowledge and experience with verification planning, coordination, and the delivery of verification closure notices

Experience in reliability, maintainability, and operability analysis and execution

Familiarity with project planning, implementation, and tracking methodologies