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 hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will maintain the fluid systems of the New Shepard launch & landing facility as well as the launch vehicle processing facilities. Additionally, you will take part in the requirement definition for new systems and will be responsible for implementing, activating, and maintaining these processing facility systems which interface with New Shepard launch vehicles. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of New Shepard launch operations and maintenance. The Launch Facility Maintenance Engineer reports to the Launch & Landing Complex Manager and will work alongside a multi-disciplined engineering team and technicians to facilitate operation and maintenance of the fluids systems. Our team may also undertake small engineering design projects which add capabilities while improving the safety and reliability of the fluid systems. Your mission and safety critical work will ensure the launch and processing facilities are current on preventative maintenance for flight or ground test operations and ensure the processing facility systems are operational for vehicle refurbishment. You will draft and review work orders for routine and corrective maintenance procedures, understand configuration of the facility and equipment, and be proficient in the contents of system safety products. We are a small team that delivers results and demonstrates grit in the face of challenges. We work with intra-company functional groups, such as Test and Launch engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, and Quality, as well as contracted vendors to increase our throughput; being a team player is a must.

This position is based in Van Horn, TX. Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site offers eligible employees additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance, etc. Eligibility is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or work on site a minimum of 50% of the time.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

Desired:

Compensation range for on site CO applicants:

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety Sr is $123,202 - $180,696

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety Prin is $148,463 - $217,745

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety III is $99,495 - $145,926

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety II is $80,768 - $118,459

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety is $68,145 - $99,946

Compensation range for on site WA applicants:

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety Sr is $133,989 - $196,517

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety Prin is $156,788 - $229,955

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety III is $108,540 - $159,192

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety II is $88,110 - $129,228

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety is $74,340 - $109,032

Compensation range for on site CA applicants:

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety Sr is $133,989 - $196,517

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety Prin is $156,788 - $229,955

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety III is $108,540 - $159,192

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety II is $88,110 - $129,228

Engineer - Flight Ops, Launch & Safety is $74,340 - $109,032

Other site ranges may differ

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays

Discretionary bonus programs