Launch Engineer III - Propulsion

Overview

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. As part of a team of engineers and technicians, you will contribute to the test and operation of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle.

You will be responsible for processing your systems, from receipt of the New Glenn stages at the launch site through launch and landing.

You will work with other element teams to develop operational requirements and advocate for design-for-operations. As a test conductor, you will author detailed procedures and help develop test equipment to complete integrated flight systems testing. As a task leader, you will accomplish your assignments by managing a team of technicians and engineers while ensuring the safety of the team and the vehicle.

You will help develop and maintain production schedules, quality documents, and engineering.

As a member of the Launch Operations team, you will ensure the launch vehicle and associated ground systems are prepared for flight. To prepare for launch, you will develop ground software requirements, write sequencer code, and help create controller panels. You will have the opportunity to earn certification as a launch controller, ultimately operating your assigned systems on launch day. You will determine and correct anomaly causes, often during time-critical operations.

After flight, you will perform data reviews and incorporate process improvements.

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!

As part of the Launch Operations team, contribute to test, operation, and preparation activities for the New Glenn vehicle and related ground systems. Develop operational requirements, author detailed procedures, and help develop test equipment for integrated flight systems testing. Lead teams of technicians and engineers while maintaining safety. Develop and maintain production schedules, quality documents, and engineering outputs. Develop ground software requirements, write sequencer code, and assist in creating controller panels.

Seek certification as a launch controller and operate assigned systems on launch day. Identify and correct anomaly causes during time-critical operations. Perform data reviews after flight and implement process improvements.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science, or Math
• Minimum 5+ 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

Desired:

• Knowledge of propellant loading and transfer processes
• Recent experience with launch vehicle integration and launch operations
• Ability to perform fluid flow estimate calculations
• Control room or operations experience in a real-time, intense, and high consequence environment
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), or simulations testing
• Demonstrated successful experience writing technical procedures, non-conformance documentation, and specifications
• Successful experience leading and managing teams integrating multiple subsystems to meet a top-level system requirement
• Strong safety record and mindset, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical…