Blue Origin · 22 hours ago
New Glenn Launch Recovery Engineer III
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. They are seeking a Flight Operations and Launch Safety Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of launch, landing, and recovery operations across their programs, ensuring safety and operational readiness.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and continuously improve flight, launch, landing, and recovery operations for Blue Origin vehicles and missions
Develop and maintain operations products including procedures, checklists, flight rules, console user guides, playbooks, and contingency response plans
Perform hazard identification, risk assessments, and launch safety analyses for flight and ground operations, ensuring risks are understood, communicated, and controlled
Coordinate with systems engineering, vehicle design, ground systems, marine and aviation assets, test, mission management, and recovery teams to ensure operational readiness across the full mission lifecycle
Define and validate operational requirements for flight and ground support equipment (GSE), including facilities, vehicles, vessels, communications, and recovery systems
Support mission readiness activities, including simulations, rehearsals, readiness reviews, go/no-go criteria, and launch commit/abort decision processes
Provide real-time operations support (e.g., console operations, field leadership, offshore/onshore coordination) throughout all phases of launch, flight, landing, and recovery
Identify, plan, and execute hazardous operations in accordance with Blue Origin procedures and applicable regulations; lead and mentor technicians and operators in the field
Lead or support anomaly response and post-flight investigations, including data review, root cause analysis, and development of corrective and preventive actions
Ensure all operations comply with internal safety standards and external regulations (e.g., FAA/AST, range safety, OSHA, and maritime/aviation regulations as applicable)
Capture operational lessons learned and drive continuous improvement to enhance safety margins, reduce operational risk, increase reliability, and improve schedule and cost performance
Develop domain expertise in one or more areas such as launch operations, range safety, mission control/flight console operations, offshore recovery, aviation operations, or ground systems operations, while maintaining a broad understanding of end-to-end mission needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Marine/Naval Architecture, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university (other relevant technical fields may be considered)
5+ years of experience in flight operations, test operations, range/launch safety, mission control, marine/aviation operations, or other high-consequence operational environments
Demonstrated experience writing and executing technical procedures, checklists, or work instructions in English
Proven track record planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations with a strong safety mindset
Demonstrated ability to lead in ambiguous, time-critical environments, make sound decisions with incomplete data, and maintain composure under pressure
Ability and willingness to support non-standard hours, shift work, and extended periods of on-site or field deployment during test, launch, and recovery campaigns
Ability to work in field environments (e.g., launch sites, test ranges, offshore or remote locations) including use of PPE, climbing ladders/stairs, standing for extended periods, and working in varied weather conditions, as required by the role
Preferred
8+ years of experience in launch operations, range safety, flight test, mission control, marine recovery, aviation operations, or similar mission-critical environments
Understanding of product lifecycle management for complex systems, including gated reviews, verification and validation, and configuration control
Experience operating or troubleshooting remote or autonomous systems such as remote-operated vehicles, ground control systems, or telemetry and command systems
Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards, including FAA/AST launch and reentry regulations and range safety practices, maritime regulations (e.g., USCG CFRs, ABS, DNV) where applicable, and OSHA or other industrial safety standards
Experience with test planning and execution, including defining objectives, writing test plans and procedures, conducting tests, and documenting results
Hands-on experience with hazardous systems such as high-pressure gas, hydraulic systems, cryogenic propellants, or energetic systems
Experience conducting hazard analyses, FMEA/FMECA, fault tree analysis, or quantitative risk assessments for complex operations
Proficiency with business and engineering tools such as MS Office and product lifecycle management (PLM) or requirements management systems (e.g., Windchill)
For roles supporting offshore recovery operations, eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and to work on maritime vessels for extended periods
Prior experience in aerospace, defense, marine, or aviation industries, particularly in reusable or high-availability systems
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, Global Supply Chain
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