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Blue Origin · 2 hours ago

Launch Engineer II - Propulsion

Merritt Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Blue Origin is developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Launch Engineer II - Propulsion will support the development and operations of the New Glenn launch vehicle, ensuring its systems are prepared for flight and managing a team of technicians and engineers during operations.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the development and operations of New Glenn

Process systems from receipt of the New Glenn stages at the launch site through launch and landing

Work with other element teams to develop operational requirements and advocate for design-for-operations

Author detailed procedures and help develop test equipment to complete integrated flight systems testing

Manage a team of technicians and engineers while ensuring the safety of the team and the vehicle

Develop and maintain production schedules, quality documents, and engineering

Ensure the launch vehicle and associated ground systems are prepared for flight

Develop ground software requirements, write sequencer code, and help create controller panels

Earn certification as a launch controller and operate assigned systems on launch day

Determine and correct anomaly causes during time-critical operations

Perform data reviews and incorporate process improvements

Qualification

Cryogenic systemsPropellant handlingLaunch operationsTechnical procedures writingFluid flow calculationsHIL/SIL testingTeam leadershipSafety mindsetPersonnel managementQt/QMLSimulinkMATLABPythonGitEffective communicationProject managementMentoring skills

Required

Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science, or Math

Minimum 2+ 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

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical