Blue Origin · 2 hours ago
Senior Operations Reliability Engineer
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. The Senior Operations Reliability Engineer will improve the repeatability and reliability of operations across production, refurbishment, integration, and launch operations, leading investigations to address reliability issues and implementing durable fixes.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the operational reliability of assigned processes, tooling, and ground systems within your focus area
Analyze downtime, delays, scrubs/rollbacks, rework, and nonconformances to identify high-risk processes and recurring issues
Lead or support root cause and corrective action investigations, from immediate containment through systemic fixes and verification
Develop, refine, and standardize procedures, work instructions, checkouts, and maintenance plans to stabilize execution and reduce variability
Partner with design, manufacturing/integration engineering, GSE, Quality, and Operations to design and implement improvements in process, tooling, and equipment
Support commissioning and early-use stabilization of new tools, equipment, and ground systems
Build simple tracking and visibility tools to monitor reliability performance and guide priorities
Spend significant time on the floor, pad, or in the field observing operations, engaging with stakeholders, and closing the loop on changes
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience
5+ years in manufacturing, test, integration, launch/ground operations, or reliability/maintenance engineering
Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex mechanical, fluids, electrical, or controls systems and driving changes to fix issues
Expert in structured problem-solving and root cause methods and basic data analysis
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and/or electrical circuit diagrams
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to support off-shift or weekend work during critical builds or investigations
Ability to work in outdoor environments and at height as required
Ability to travel up to 25%
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Preferred
Experience in launch, spaceflight, aerospace production, or other high-consequence, high-complexity operations
Exposure to reliability, quality, or operational excellence tools
Experience authoring or improving work instructions, checklists, and maintenance procedures
Experience building lightweight data/metrics to support decision-making
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
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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