Sr Operations & Integration Engineer

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 145,188 - 203,263; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin on Merritt Island, FL, seeks an operations integrator for the New Glenn program. You will own subsystem CONOPS, architecture, and interfaces, guiding hardware/software development and testing for flight‑critical operations.

The role requires strong mechanical/system engineering background, experience with fluid power, and excellent communication to feed lessons learned into integrated operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related).
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems.
• Solid understanding of system engineering principles and processes.
• Experience in analysis, design, or integrated testing of mechanical or fluid power systems.
• Knowledge of fluid system principles and components.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed with ability to balance multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments.
• Develop and maintain CONOPS documentation.
• Write operations documents covering testing, lifecycle, maintenance, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing and operations teams for seamless integration.
• Create test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for subsystems.
• Provide real-time console support during tests, launches, and recoveries.

Skills

Mechanical systems

System engineering

Fluid power systems

Launch vehicle experience

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

DOORS Next Gen

Job description

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!

As an operations integrator for the New Glenn launch vehicle, you will be the authority on all aspects of your subsystem, including CONOPS, functional architecture, components, software, and integrated interactions. You will follow the development of hardware, autonomous software, and integrated development testing, and be accountable for feeding forward lessons learned into the integrated operation of your subsystem on the flight vehicle. Working closely with the stage-level Vehicle Operations Integration lead, you will create a comprehensive set of constraints, alerts, and limits for the New Glenn test and launch teams. The ideal candidate is highly diligent and future‑thinking, can handle a broad set of sophisticated data, and has a deep passion for Blue Origin’s mission of “Millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth”.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments
• Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation
• Author operations documents that define product testing requirements, operations lifecycle, maintenance requirements, and critical performance/requirements interfaces across the system.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for Stage 1 mechanical subsystems
• Provide real‑time on console support for integrated tests, launch and recovery operations providing essential troubleshooting support.
• Analyze test data and provide actionable recommendations for design improvements
• Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) or another technical field
• 6+ years of proven experience with mechanical systems
• Experience with system engineering principles and processes
• Experience in at least one of the areas of analysis, design, or integrated testing of mechanical or fluid power systems
• Demonstrated understanding of fluid system principles, components, and operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high‑pressure fluid systems, including pumps, actuators, valves, accumulators, and fluid conditioning systems
• Hands‑on experience with fluid system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
• Experience with launch vehicles and mechanical aerospace systems (TVC, Electro‑Mechanical Actuators/Mechanisms, APU, landing systems)
• Knowledge of fluid & cryogenic system design, including P&ID development and fluid circuit analysis
• Experience with electromechanical and electrohydraulic actuators and control systems
• Experience in system development and integration, preferably with aerospace flight hardware
• Familiarity with current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen

Base Pay Range

WA applicants: $145,188.00 – $203,263.20

Other Site Ranges May Differ

Other site ranges may differ.

Culture Statement

We encourage candidates who do not meet all desired requirements to apply. Some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every 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, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Export Control Regulations

• Applicants for employment must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Other specific requirements not applicable to this position are not listed.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Other specialized background checks (DBIDS, CDL, etc.) only if required for specific job profiles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match 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 4 weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Additional benefits and bonuses may apply based on role type and level.

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 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 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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