Flight Systems Operations Engineer III - Cryogenics and Propulsion

Blue Origin

Full-time - Mid Level

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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! This role is a part of the Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to Business Units with a focus on the design, build, maintenance, and operations of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers and technicians, you will contribute to the test and operation of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle. As a Launch Operations Engineer, you will work with the Sr Manager of New Glenn Launch Vehicle Fluids Operations. 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!

Responsibilities

• 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 for integrated flight systems testing.
• Manage a team of technicians and engineers while ensuring safety during operations.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, quality documents, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure the launch vehicle and associated ground systems are prepared for flight.
• Develop ground software requirements and write sequencer code.
• Create controller panels and earn certification as a launch controller.
• Determine and correct anomaly causes during time-critical operations.
• Perform data reviews and incorporate process improvements after flight.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science, or Math.
• 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, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice-to-haves

• 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 attitude, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical tests and operations.
• Experience leading test teams as a Test Conductor, Test Engineer, or engineering lead.
• Strong personnel management and mentoring skills.
• Effective project management, budget management, and team leadership skills.
• Knowledgeable in Qt/QML, Simulink, MATLAB, Python, or Git.

Benefits

• 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%
• Education Support Program
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.