Overview
On Site
USD 140,959.00 - 197,342.25 per year
Full Time
Skills
System Testing
Manufacturing
Supply Chain Management
Procurement
Attention To Detail
SAFE
Finance
VAN
Leadership
Systems Analysis
Documentation
3D Computer Graphics
Assembly
Project Coordination
System Implementation
Reliability Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
Mentorship
Knowledge Sharing
Control Flow Diagram
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Electrical Engineering
Cryogenics
Aerospace
Risk Assessment
Systems Design
AutoCAD
P&ID
Creo
Windchill
Management
Testing
Inspection
Shipping
Training
Life Insurance
SAP BASIS
Collaboration
Teamwork
Promotions
Military
LOS
Recruiting
Law
Privacy
Job Details
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, and Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
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 dedicated and innovative team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will lead the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of ground systems to test rocket engines and related components. Your work will play a direct role in shaping the future of space exploration, requiring a high level of commitment and meticulous attention to detail to ensure safe, repeatable spaceflight operations.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
**Relocation available**
This role may be based out of any of the following Blue Origin locations, according to candidate preference and business need:
Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the west Texas site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee's additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance.
Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX.
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don't meet all desired requirements? 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 an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Background Check
Benefits
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, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, and Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
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 dedicated and innovative team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will lead the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of ground systems to test rocket engines and related components. Your work will play a direct role in shaping the future of space exploration, requiring a high level of commitment and meticulous attention to detail to ensure safe, repeatable spaceflight operations.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
**Relocation available**
This role may be based out of any of the following Blue Origin locations, according to candidate preference and business need:
- Van Horn, TX
- Kent, WA
- Huntsville, AL
Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the west Texas site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee's additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance.
Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design Leadership: Develop and propose robust solutions for vacuum test stands supporting in-space thruster and component testing.
- Detailed Engineering: Execute comprehensive designs for vacuum systems-including diffusers, ejectors, and airlines-performing system analyses, component selections, and specification activities.
- CAD & Documentation: Create precise 3D models and engineering drawings to support effective fabrication and assembly of concepts.
- Supplier & Project Coordination: Manage supplier relationships, control project costs, and maintain schedule adherence while meeting all technical requirements.
- System Implementation: Oversee the fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new or modified vacuum systems, ensuring high quality and operational readiness.
- Maintenance & Reliability: Develop and document maintenance plans to ensure long-term system reliability and performance.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Lead root cause analyses and resolution efforts for operational issues within vacuum systems.
- Engineering Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers, conduct peer reviews, and foster knowledge sharing within the team.
- Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time to support project and program objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience designing, specifying, and operating vacuum systems for testing in-space thrusters and aerospace components.
- Expertise in steam or inert motive vacuum systems, including ejector sizing, design, motive fluid selection, and conducting CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis.
- Proficiency with electrical vacuum pumps and associated controls.
- Working knowledge of fluid system components (valves, regulators, and pumps for cryogenics, propellants, and other fluids).
- Familiarity with standard installation and fabrication practices for aerospace ground systems.
- Experience with risk assessments and process hazard analyses for test systems.
- In-depth understanding of ASME BPVC and B31.3 codes.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in vacuum system design and operation for rocket engine testing or similar high-consequence applications.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced engineering degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent).
- Experience designing and operating chemical steam generation systems.
- Expertise with deep vacuum system technologies, including cryopumps, ion pumps, and turbomolecular pumps.
- Proficiency with CAD and P&ID tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant/P&ID, ProEngineer/Creo, and Windchill.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don't meet all desired requirements? 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 an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Background Check
- 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, 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.
Benefits
- Benefits include: 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%, and an 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.
- Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
- Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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