Port Engineer

Blue Origin; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Port Engineer to ensure readiness and operational capability of vessels supporting the recovery of New Glenn stages. You will work with engineers, technicians, and launch personnel to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance vessel systems critical to mission success.

The role reports to the Sr. Manager of Marine Operations and requires strong technical communication, planning, and leadership of cross‑functional teams in a high-consequence environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science, or Math.
• 2+ years of demonstrated technical expertise in marine systems, propulsion and/or marine operations.
• Strong operational planning and organizational skills.
• Effective technical communication capabilities.
• Ability to support occasional off-shift work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vessel systems, including propulsion, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure vessel readiness for recovery operations, including maintenance and inspections.
• Develop and implement operational requirements for vessel support activities.
• Advocate for design-for-operations improvements.
• Author detailed procedures for vessel operations and maintenance.
• Lead teams of technicians and engineers in system readiness and operational execution.
• Develop and maintain schedules, quality documents, and engineering records.
• Troubleshoot and correct system anomalies in real-time during recovery operations.
• Participate in post-mission reviews and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Marine systems

Propulsion

Maritime operations

Operational planning

Technical communication

Off-shift support

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Science/Math

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.

This position is part of the New Glenn recovery operations and reports to the Sr. Manager of Marine Operations. As a Port Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the readiness and operational capability of vessels supporting the recovery of New Glenn stages. You will work closely with a team of engineers, technicians, and launch personnel to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance vessel systems critical to mission success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vessel systems, including propulsion, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure vessel readiness for recovery operations, including maintenance and inspections.
• Develop and implement operational requirements for vessel support activities.
• Advocate for design-for-operations improvements.
• Author detailed procedures for vessel operations and maintenance.
• Lead teams of technicians and engineers in system readiness and operational execution.
• Develop and maintain schedules, quality documents, and engineering records.
• Troubleshoot and correct system anomalies in real-time during recovery operations.
• Participate in post-mission reviews and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum:
  • B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science, or Math.
  • 2+ years of demonstrated technical expertise in marine systems, propulsion and/or marine operations.
  • Strong operational planning and organizational skills.
  • Effective technical communication capabilities.
  • Ability to support occasional off-shift work schedules.
• Desired:
  • Third Engineer or higher USCG STCW endorsement
  • DP Operator Certificate or DP Maintainer OEM Course. Extensive DP vessel experience can be accepted.
  • Knowledge of vessel system operation and maintenance processes.
  • Experience with ship integration and marine operations.
  • Control room or operations experience in high-consequence environments.
  • Experience with integrated management systems
  • Successful experience writing technical procedures and non-conformance documentation.
  • Leadership experience managing teams integrating multiple subsystems.
  • Strong safety record, including hands‑on experience with hazardous operations.
  • Strong personnel management and mentoring skills.
  • Project management, budget management, and team leadership skills.
  • Knowledgeable in MS Office, Atlassian Suite and

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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