Refurbishment Operations Test Engineer Sr - 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! 

This role is a part of the Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of Vehicle Refurbishment engineers, you will plan, manage, and execute refurbishment operations and system tests of the New Glenn 1st Stage. You will conduct specific refurbishment tests according to vehicle requirements, assist in work center setup, order necessary tools/equipment, and resolve non-conformances 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 include but are not limited to:

• 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 driving refurbishment activities.
• Lead and facilitate root cause and corrective action investigations related to product reliability.
• Enforce safety policies during testing and refurbishment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Science, Physics or Math
• 10+ Years Experience operating or around flight vehicle systems
• 5+ Years Experience supporting test teams as a Vehicle system operator, Test Conductor, Test Engineer, or Console Operator
• Experience with designing, building, maintaining, or operating vehicle systems.
• Experience with aerospace system functional checks
• Experience with test plan authoring for integrated system functional checks or hardware acceptance testing
• Strong safety record and mentality, 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
• Operator may be required to customize GUI and write custom logic/code using C++/QML for vehicle control interfaces
• Travel periodically, to other launch sites 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.  
• Must be able to gain U.S. Space force DB