Junior Launch Vehicle Product Configurator

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Product Configuration Engineer for the New Glenn program. You will support development and operations of a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle, ensuring configuration and engineering requirements are maintained across the vehicle lifecycle.

You will work at the intersection of program management, engineering, and production, guiding implementation in build and test plans, under experienced leads, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 0–3 years of experience in design, development, integration or testing, preferably aerospace hardware or complex systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust and work in a diverse, inclusive environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to coordinate with design/test/manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain alignment of complex design, production, and in-operation configurations for New Glenn modules.
• Create basic configured product structures for non-complex products.
• Interpret manufacturing build and test flows and guide sequencing by configuration requirements.
• Coordinate requirements implementation with design teams and testing functions.
• Support production teams to execute to program requirements.
• Assist with production configuration process development and risk mitigation projects.
• Develop technical expertise on manufacturing, testing, and operation of integrated products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Results oriented

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in engineering or technical field

Tools

Windchill/PLM software

MS Office

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Job description

Product Configurator I - New Glenn

Develop and maintain configuration management for the New Glenn Launch Vehicle's integrated modules.

Location: Space Coast, FL, United States

Job Tags: Product

About The Role

Blue Origin New Glenn Product Configuration Engineer

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 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 the passionate New Glenn Product Configuration team, you will work at the intersection of program management, engineering, and production to ensure product configuration and engineering requirements are managed and implemented throughout the vehicle lifecycle. We are seeking a self-motivated and highly organized individual who can work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to successfully implement engineering integration and program management activities including maintenance of alignment between engineering, product, and in-operation product configurations and implementation of program engineering and mission requirements into build and test plans under the guidance of experienced vehicle configuration leads.

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:

• Maintain alignment of complex design, production, and in-operation configured product structures for integrated modules of the New Glenn Launch Vehicle under the guidance of vehicle stage production configuration leads
• Create basic configured product structures for non-complex products
• Develop skills interpreting manufacturing build and test flows and provide guidance regarding sequencing based on configuration requirements
• Partner with design teams and integrated testing functions to interpret and coordinate requirements implementation within product structures
• Partner with production teams to execute to program requirements
• Support manufacturing, launch, and quality engineers with reconciliation tasks
• Assist tenured team members with production configuration process development and risk mitigation projects
• Work with production configuration leads to develop technical expertise on the manufacturing, testing, and operation of integrated products

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for Blue Origin's mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• B.S. degree in engineering or B.S./B.A. in other technical field
• 0-3 years of experience in design, development, integration, or testing - preferably with aerospace hardware or complex technical systems
• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability building trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results
• Experience working collaboratively in small teams on fast-paced projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Up to 25% travel will be required to coordinate with design/test/manufacturing teams
• 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:

• Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices
• Experience in development of launch vehicles
• Experience with structures, mechanical systems, cryogenic fluids, and avionics systems in a design and/or manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing product structures, manufacturing installation plans, work instructions, and/or test plans / procedures for structural parts, fluids components and tubes, feedlines, engines, harnesses, and sensors on assemblies and vehicles.
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, design for manufacturing and testing, lean manufacturing, six sigma, and quality control processes.
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management and Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software and processes.
• Experience with data analytics software and methods (SQL, Alteryx, PowerBI, or similar)
• Experience with engineering drawings and GD&T Methods (per ASME Y14.5)
• Proficiency in business and engineering software (MS Office, Windchill, PLM, and similar)

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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