Blue Origin · 1 hour ago
Launch Engineer III - Propulsion
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Launch Engineer III - Propulsion will support the development and operations of the New Glenn launch vehicle, ensuring its systems are ready for flight and managing a team of engineers and technicians during the testing and launch processes.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the development and operations of New Glenn
Contribute to the test and operation of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle
Process systems from receipt of the New Glenn stages at the launch site through launch and landing
Work with other element teams to develop operational requirements and advocate for design-for-operations
Author detailed procedures and help develop test equipment to complete integrated flight systems testing
Manage a team of technicians and engineers while ensuring the safety of the team and the vehicle
Develop and maintain production schedules, quality documents, and engineering
Ensure the launch vehicle and associated ground systems are prepared for flight
Develop ground software requirements, write sequencer code, and help create controller panels
Earn certification as a launch controller, ultimately operating assigned systems on launch day
Determine and correct anomaly causes, often during time-critical operations
Perform data reviews and incorporate process improvements
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science, or Math
Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated technical expertise in cryogenic, propellant handling, or engine systems
Strong operations planning and organizational skills
Effective technical communications capabilities
Ability to support occasional off shift work schedules
Preferred
Knowledge of propellant loading and transfer processes
Recent experience with launch vehicle integration and launch operations
Ability to perform fluid flow estimate calculations
Control room or operations experience in a real-time, intense, and high consequence environment
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), or simulations testing
Demonstrated successful experience writing technical procedures, non-conformance documentation, and specifications
Successful experience leading and managing teams integrating multiple subsystems to meet a top-level system requirement
Strong safety record and mindset, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical tests and operations
Experience leading test teams as a Test Conductor, Test Engineer, or engineering lead
Strong personnel management and mentoring skills
Effective project management, budget management, and team leadership skills
Knowledgeable in Qt/QML, Simulink, MATLAB, Python, or Git
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President Supply Chain
Recent News
2025-12-30
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