Reliability Engineer (II-III)

Blue Origin LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance (basic and supplemental

Paid parental leave

Short+Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

14 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a reliability engineer to decompose reliability requirements and guide improvements across design, test, and flight phases. You will analyze data, collaborate with design and operations teams, and contribute to safety and quality in spaceflight programs.

The role emphasizes applying technical leadership, rigorous analysis, and a strong commitment to inclusive culture within Blue Origin's operations team.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or other major requiring engineering or mathematical core courses.
• 5+ years working in a reliability role in a design, operational or manufacturing environment.
• A proven track record of working successfully in multiple technical fields such as mechanical, fluid, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and electrical circuit diagrams.
• Knowledge of quality and configuration management systems.
• Critical thinking, causal analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Strong written, personal, and computer skills.
• 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

• Identification and decomposition of reliability requirements
• Performing reliability predictions on mechanical and electrical components
• Performing system-level reliability assessments
• Performing reliability/life test design and reliability growth modelling

Skills

Reliability engineering

Engineering drawings

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Quality systems

Inclusion

US citizenship

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering

Tools

DOORS

CREO

Windchill

JIRA

Job description

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 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.

Job Description As part of a hardworking team of engineers, analysts, and specialists, you will decompose design reliability requirements as well as provide technical assessments and guidance to define, analyze and improve the reliability of space systems. You will use data to determine the factors that drive reliability and support initiatives to drive improvements in design, test, and flight reliability. You will work with design engineers, operations engineers, senior technical leaders, maintenance professionals, and customers across Blue Origin programs, system elements, and the product lifecycle to drive design improvements, improved maintenance strategies, and process improvements. 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! Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identification and decomposition of reliability requirements
• Performing reliability predictions on mechanical and electrical components
• Performing system-level reliability assessments
• Performing reliability/life test design and reliability growth modelling

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or other major requiring engineering or mathematical core courses
• 5+ years working in a reliability role in a design, operational or manufacturing environment
• A proven track record of working successfully in multiple technical fields such as mechanical, fluid, and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and electrical circuit diagrams
• Knowledge of quality and configuration management systems
• Critical thinking, causal analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Strong written, personal, and computer skills
• 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 DOORS, CREO, Windchill, and/or JIRA
• Demonstrated experience in human spaceflight systems
• Proven experience with reliability/life test design (failure modes discovery, life demonstration, and screening), Weibull analysis and parameter estimation, stress-strength interference analyses, probability distribution estimation, reliability growth modeling, and probabilistic risk analysis
• Experience with failure rate prediction for electrical components and circuit card assemblies (e.g., MIL-HDBK-217F, 217Plus, Physics of Failure or similar)
• Experience using AI/Automation and scripting languages such as VBA and Python to automate processes and analyses

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:

• 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%
• 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.

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 Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’sAffirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. Weare a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believesin the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space.Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At BlueOrigin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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