Senior Launch Operations Engineer – Cryogenics
| Company | Blue Origin |
|---|---|
| Location | Merritt Island, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- B.S. degree in mechanical engineering (or similar technical discipline)
- 8+ years of demonstrated technical expertise in hands-on operation and troubleshooting of cryogenic, propellant handling, or engine systems
- Knowledge of propellant loading and transfer processes
- Ability to write technical procedures, non-conformance documentation, and specifications
- Strong personnel coaching and mentoring skills
- Strong operations planning and organizational skills
- 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
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the test and operation of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle
- Responsible for processing flight systems, from receipt at launch site through launch and landing
- Ensure the launch vehicle and associated ground systems are prepared for flight
- Responsible for operating and maintaining ground and vehicle systems
- Work with other element teams to develop operational requirements, advocate for design-for-operations, and provide inputs for existing system improvements
- Oversee commissioning of new or modified systems at the Blue Origin Orbital Launch Site
- Author detailed procedures and help develop test equipment to complete integrated flight systems testing
- Author and run commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and operational procedures and work instructions
- Implement and execute corrective and preventative maintenance programs for ground and vehicle systems
- Collaborate on system CONOPs, and safety and process hazards analysis
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on costs, schedule, and technical design requirements
- Occasional travel may be necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 (HWIL), software-in-the-loop (SWIL), or simulations testing
- Successful experience leading teams who integrate multiple subsystems to meet a top-level system requirement
- Strong safety record and mindset, 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
- Effective project management, budget management, and team leadership skills
- Knowledgeable in Qt/QML, Simulink, MATLAB, Python, or Git