Fluids/Mechanical Operations Integrator Engineer

About this role

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 an operations integrator, you will be the authority on all aspects of your subsystem, including CONOPS, functional architecture, components, software, and integrated interactions. You will follow the development   component   hardware, autonomous software, and integrated development testing, and will be accountable for feeding forward lessons learned into the integrated operation of your subsystem on the flight vehicle.   Working closely with the stage-level Vehicle Operations Integration lead you will create a comprehensive set of constraints, alerts, and limits for the New Glenn test and launch teams. The ideal candidate is highly diligent and future thinking, can handle a broad set of sophisticated data, and has a deep passion for Blue Origin’s mission of “Millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth ”.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

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

• Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments  

• Serve as a primary technical POC for all design, test, software, operations, and refurbishment artifacts   for your subsystem .  

• Develop and   maintain   Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation   and detailed vehicle operational timelines  

• D efine   product testing requirements, operations lifecycle, maintenance requirements, and critical performance/requirements interfaces across the system.  

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

• Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) or another technical field  

• 4+ years of proven experience with mechanical or   pressurized   systems  

• Experience with system engineering principles and processes  

• Experience in at least one of the areas of analysis, design, or integrated testing of mechanical or fluid power systems  

• Demonstrated understanding of   mechanical or   fluid   system principles, components, and operations  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

• Self-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Knowledge of launch vehicle system design, requirement definition, architecture development, verification/validation,   integration   and modification  

• Experience with   pressurized systems using one or more of the following commodities: hydraulic fluid, pneumatics, cryogenics, peroxide, and gaseous fuel and oxygen.   

• Hands-on experience with hydraulic system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization  

• Experience with launch vehicles and mechanical aerospace systems (TVC, Hydraulic   or Electro-Mechanical   Actuators   and   Mechanisms, APU, landing systems)  

• Involvement in console operations for launch vehicles   Experience in system development and integration, preferably with aerospace flight hardware  

• Familiarity with current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies  

  Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations 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.

Background Check • 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, 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

Benefits • Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, ba

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