Sr. Refurbishment Operations Engineer - 2nd shift

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will plan, manage, and execute avionics refurbishment operations of the New Glenn 1st Stage. You will define specific avionics refurbishment processes based on vehicle design, setup work centers, specify and order tooling/equipment, author work instructions, troubleshoot and resolve non-conformances, and lead operations involving the refurbishment of flown tails for successful re-flights. On this team, you will have the ability to impact the industry by shaping New Glenn’s reusability operating plan. This role will require you to interact with the vehicle to proactively eliminate barriers and address unforeseen technical problems. This role is for individuals who are innovative, analytical, proactive, and dedicated to finding solutions.

On our team, we are adaptable, trustworthy, persistent, professional, collaborative, and creative. If you share our passion and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve, excel in cross-functional team environments, and are ready to make an impact, then we would love to hear from you!

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!

Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in the evolution of the New Glenn vehicle systems by evaluating current designs and architectures to support high cadence refurbishment operations
• Provide shipside support during test, inspection and work execution
• Author, release and maintain work instruction
• Coordinate with New Glenn manufacturing to allow shared common resources and procedures to support refurbishment operations
• Collaborate with New Glenn design engineers in the creation of refurbishment requirements
• Define and manage the support material, equipment and personnel resources needed for successfully planning and executing refurbishment activities
• Lead and facilitate root cause and corrective action investigations related to product reliability
• Enforce safety policies during testing and refurbishment

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 10+ Year experience
• operating or around flight vehicle systems
• Experience with designing, building, maintaining or operating vehicle systems
• Experience with aerospace system functional checks
• Strong safety record and mindset, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical tests and operations
• Strong personnel, planning, and project management skills
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Ability to operate, make decisions, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments
• Travel periodically, less than 30%
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Perform other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision
• Work off-shift, extended hours, and weekends when necessary
• 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

Desired:

• Experience developing procedures for inspection, testing, checkout, installation and maintenance of orbital class launch vehicles
• Experience with aerospace vehicle systems and manufacturing technologies
• Experience supporting test teams as a Test Conductor, Test Engineer, or Console Operator
• Advanced degree, certification, and/or training in a directly related field
• Aerospace/Launch vehicle experience
• Experience working in a product design or manufacturing environment
• Experience in new or startup operational environments
• Proficiency in business and engineering software (i.e. MSOffice, Jules, Aeon, Wind