Blue Origin · 13 hours ago
Launch Ops - Launch Vehicle maintenance Engineer (LVE) (Levels - II, III, IV | All Shifts)
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Launch Vehicle Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for maintenance engineering and refurbishment activities for the operational fleet of vehicles, ensuring comprehensive engineering ownership throughout their lifecycle.
National DefenseAerospaceManufacturingRenewable EnergyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical owner for assigned vehicle subsystems, providing engineering expertise throughout the operations and maintenance lifecycle
Develop, maintain, and improve work instructions for maintenance and refurbishment activities
Establish and maintain quality processes typically associated with manufacturing engineering or maintenance engineering roles
Execute engineering scope for the fielded fleet of vehicles following certification, including initiation and execution of Change Requests (ECRs)
Manage work instructions and nonconformances, engineering buyoffs, and related maintenance activities
Provide engineering support for procurement and flight spares
Own Risks and Waivers applicable to fielded vehicles, including mission-specific and post-certification items
Serve in Engineering Change Board (ECB) roles for launch campaigns and support ECB deprecation efforts
Provide engineering input into all pre-Flight reviews (MSR/MRR/FRR), except for major block upgrades
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related technical field
Experience Levels with aerospace systems engineering, maintenance engineering, or related field. (0-3 years Level I Engineer, 3+ Level II Engineer, 5+ Level III Engineer, 8+ SR Level Engineer)
Experience with configuration management and engineering documentation
Must be able to work second shift and have flexibility to move shifts as needed. Open to work extended hours if required
Preferred
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience with reusable launch vehicles or spacecraft
Knowledge of maintenance engineering principles and practices
Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and processes
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
Recent News
2026-02-05
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