Senior Launch Vehicle Operations Engineer Avionics (AV)

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 Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to Business Units with the focus on design, build and maintenance of the ground systems, test and launch facilities across multiple locations.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. 

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers and technicians, you will contribute to the test and operation of NG Avionics Subsystems across GS1/GS2 and the ILV. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of Mission Success of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle. As a Sr. Launch Vehicle Operations Engineer AV you will report to the Director of New Glenn Launch Vehicle Operations. You will be responsible for processing your assigned vehicle systems, from stage receipt at the launch site through launch and landing. You will help develop and maintain production schedules, budgets, quality documents, and engineering. You will work with other element teams to develop operational requirements and advocate for design-for-operability with the AV IPT.  Conduct AV Product Tree reviews (Element Specs, Component Specs, etc…), assess Operational Requirements for release, and review Launch Commit Criteria.  As a test conductor, you will author detailed procedures and help develop test equipment to complete integrated flight systems testing. As a task leader, you will accomplish your assignments by managing your team (including hourly team members) while ensuring the safety of your crew and your hardware. As a member of the Launch Operations team, you will ensure the launch vehicle and associated ground systems are prepared for launch and flight. To prepare for launch, you will work with Ground, LSAI, S&MA, EHS, Quality, AV Leadership, Stage Leadership and IVT Leadership to ensure Mission Success. You will have the opportunity to earn certification as Launch Controller 1, ultimately responsible for the AV systems across NG during IF Integration & test, Hot-Fire Test Execution, and Day of Launch Operations for NG AV systems. You will determine and correct anomaly causes, often during time-critical operations. After flight, you will perform data reviews and incorporate process improvements.  Additional duties may include but not limited to:  Training and Certifying NG AV Console Operators, working with the NG Sim Team to provide world class simulations for crew training, performing all aspects of Systems Engineering, evaluate AV Problem Reports, NCs, ECRs, and perform Mission Operations Stakeholder Responsibilities for Operations Impacts, and assessing design changes for future Missions. 

 

The ideal candidate has SME level knowledge in AV SE, AV Design, AV Test, AV Operations, launch vehicle operations leadership experience, is highly detail-oriented and future thinking, can manage a broad set of diverse data, has programming experience in QT/Python, ship-side support experience, and has a deep passion for Blue Origin’s mission.  This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.  Passion for our mission and vision is required! 

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Aerospace, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Math 

• 8+ years industry experience in Avionics subsystem Design, Test, systems engineering, Integration and/or Operations, launch systems, aerospace, or satellite operations  

• GPS/INS theory of operation 

• Minimum of 5+ years of demonstrated field operations, supervising hourly and salary hands-on personnel 

• Hands-on experience in developing, authoring, and executing integrated tests or operating launch vehicles 

• Strong operations planning and organizational skills 

• Effective technical communications capabilities 

• Ability to support occasional off shift work schedules during launch campaigns 

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and co