Launch Operations Engineer - Accelerate Space Launches

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

14 company-paid holidays

Stock options for regular employees

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer to drive efficient manufacturing and launch systems for the New Glenn program. You will own planning and execution of launch vehicle testing, and coordinate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production teams to optimize timelines and costs.

You will apply design-for-manufacturability principles, develop test capabilities, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and safety standards, enabling high-rate spaceflight operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3+ years of professional experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering (not entry-level).
• Experience with design for manufacturability and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of quality systems and aerospace manufacturing practices (AS9100/ISO 9001).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of efficient manufacturing and launch systems for New Glenn.
• Plan and execute launch vehicle testing; manage vehicle configuration for launch.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and production teams to reduce costs and improve timelines.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process flows, and inspection plans.
• Identify and apply advanced manufacturing methods and test capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 and safety standards.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer to drive efficient manufacturing and launch systems for the New Glenn program. You will own planning and execution of launch vehicle testing, and coordinate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production teams to optimize timelines and costs.

You will apply design-for-manufacturability principles, develop test capabilities, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and safety standards, enabling high-rate spaceflight operations.