Asset Introduction Engineer

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Sr. Asset Introduction Engineer to own the process of bringing new equipment and ground systems into reliable service across production, test, and launch operations.

You will define pass/fail criteria, develop maintenance plans, and ensure spares coverage, collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to execute from day one. This role requires on-floor engagement and travel.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related engineering field.
• Experience in reliability, maintenance engineering, or operations in a manufacturing, aerospace, or high-consequence environment.
• Experience leading equipment commissioning, reliability acceptance testing, or FAT/SAT activities.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance plans, criticality assessments, and spare parts strategies for complex mechanical, fluids, or electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and electrical circuit diagrams.
• Must be available to support off-shift or weekend work during critical builds or commissioning activities.
• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time.
• 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

• Lead reliability acceptance and commissioning activities for new equipment, tooling, and ground systems — defining pass/fail criteria and driving resolution of open items before assets enter service.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans, criticality assessments, and spare parts strategies for new assets, partnering with operations and maintenance teams to ensure they are executable from day one.
• Own asset setup in Maximo or equivalent CMMS — ensuring new equipment enters the system with complete, accurate data including PM plans, criticality ratings, and spares linkage.
• Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) activities with vendors, design teams, and operations, tracking open items through closure.
• Build and maintain commissioning documentation, acceptance records, and asset introduction packages that give operations teams everything they need to sustain new equipment in service.
• Track asset introduction pipeline across multiple concurrent projects, surfacing risks to schedule and readiness before they become problems.
• Spend significant time on the floor and in the field observing commissioning activities, engaging with operations and maintenance stakeholders, and closing out open items.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance planning

FAT/SAT testing

Reading schematics

Willingness to travel

US citizenship / residency

Operations in manufacturing/aerospace

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related engineering field

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Job description

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 is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Join Blue Origin's Operations Reliability organization as a Sr. Asset Introduction Engineer, where you will own the process of bringing new equipment, tooling, and ground systems into reliable service across Blue Origin's production, test, and launch operations. You will be the reliability authority at the transition point between 'built' and 'operating' — ensuring every new asset enters service with the maintenance plans, criticality assessments, and spares coverage it needs to perform. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This position is responsible for leading the commissioning and reliability acceptance of new equipment and systems, and for building the maintenance and spares infrastructure that sustains them in service.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Lead reliability acceptance and commissioning activities for new equipment, tooling, and ground systems — defining pass/fail criteria and driving resolution of open items before assets enter service.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans, criticality assessments, and spare parts strategies for new assets, partnering with operations and maintenance teams to ensure they are executable from day one.
• Own asset setup in Maximo or equivalent CMMS — ensuring new equipment enters the system with complete, accurate data including PM plans, criticality ratings, and spares linkage.
• Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) activities with vendors, design teams, and operations, tracking open items through closure.
• Build and maintain commissioning documentation, acceptance records, and asset introduction packages that give operations teams everything they need to sustain new equipment in service.
• Track asset introduction pipeline across multiple concurrent projects, surfacing risks to schedule and readiness before they become problems.
• Spend significant time on the floor and in the field observing commissioning activities, engaging with operations and maintenance stakeholders, and closing out open items.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related engineering field.
• Experience in reliability, maintenance engineering, or operations in a manufacturing, aerospace, or high-consequence environment.
• Experience leading equipment commissioning, reliability acceptance testing, or factory/site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) activities.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance plans, criticality assessments, and spare parts strategies for complex mechanical, fluids, or electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and electrical circuit diagrams.
• Must be available to support off-shift or weekend work during critical builds or commissioning activities.
• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Maximo, SAP, or other CMMS/ERP platforms — specifically asset setup, PM plan creation, and spare parts management.
• Experience in launch, spaceflight, aerospace production, or other high-consequence, high-complexity operations.
• Experience developing or improving maintenance standards, commissioning procedures, or acceptance test plans.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering tools such as FMEA, criticality analysis, or reliability centered maintenance (RCM).
• Experience coordinating across vendor, design, and operations teams to drive asset readiness.

This position is not for immediate vacancy but is intended to fill anticipated future openings. Applicants who best meet the job requirements will be contacted and considered when a position becomes available.

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, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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