Vehicle operation engineer –New Glenn 9X4 Mechanical Sub System

Blue Origin; United States; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an engineering professional to support hardware design reviews, develop CONOPS, and author operations documents for testing and lifecycle interfaces. You will work across design, manufacturing, and operations to ensure seamless system integration during launches and tests.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis, and implementing corrective actions, with preference for experience in aerospace mechanical systems and DOORS Next Gen.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace or related field).
• 4+ years' experience with mechanical systems.
• Experience with system engineering principles and processes.
• Experience in analysis, design or integrated testing of mechanical systems.
• Understanding of mechanical system principles, components and operations.
• Self-directed and able to balance multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments.
• Develop and maintain CONOPS documentation.
• Author operations documents defining testing requirements, lifecycle, maintenance and interfaces.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations for seamless integration.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for Stage 1 subsystems.
• Provide real-time on-console support during tests, launch and recovery operations.
• Analyze test data and recommend design improvements.
• Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation.

Skills

Mechanical systems experience

System engineering

Analysis/Design/Testing

Mechanical fundamentals

Self-directed

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace/related

Tools

DOORS Next Gen

Job description

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


• 4+ 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 systems


• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical system principles, components, and operations


• Self-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with launch vehicles and mechanical aerospace systems (TVC, Electro-mechanical Actuators (EMAs)/Mechanisms, landing systems)


• Experience with high-pressure mechanical and fluids systems, including pumps, actuators, valves, accumulators, and fluid conditioning systems


• Hands‑on experience with mechanical and fluids system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization


• Knowledge of Fluid system design, including P&ID development


• Experience with electromechanical and electrohydraulic actuators and control systems


• Experience with Cryogenic fluid 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


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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

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

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 Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmatively 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. We are 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 believes in 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 Blue Origin, 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.