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This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
As part of a hardworking, passionate, and accomplished team, you will provide on-the-floor engineering support, own resolution of build issues, and drive continuous improvement across the production system. You will leverage your structural and manufacturing knowledge to protect configuration, improve yield and flow, and ensure hardware readiness for test and flight. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight.
Special Mentions:- Relocation may be provided
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Serve as the primary engineering liaison for Payload Accommodations (PA) hardware, including large composite structures as well as composite and metallic components, subassemblies, and installations, supporting hardware on the production floor, coordinating across design, manufacturing, quality, test, and operations.
- Own the Material Review Board (MRB) disposition of nonconformances, concessions, and repair plans for PA hardware in partnership with responsible design engineers.
- Lead triage, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for build issues, escapes, and test anomalies affecting hardware builds.
- Support daily production operations: respond to line stop issues, triage defects, review test data, and clear blockers to maintain- schedule while protecting safety and quality.
- Coordinate with design owners to implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs) for PA hardware; Provide feedback to improve drawings, models, instructions, and specifications.
- Analyze and monitor production defects and test escapes to identify trends; drive systemic improvements to reduce rework, scrap, cycle time, and risk.
- Support readiness reviews, RCCAs, and anomaly boards by preparing and presenting clear technical content related to PA hardware.
- Maintain and communicate status of key production risks, mitigations, and process improvements for PA hardware.
- Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians on build intent, inspection criteria, and acceptable conditions.
Minimum Qualifications- B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in production, test, or sustaining engineering for aerospace structures, launch vehicles, or aircraft including significant experience with composites structures.
- Hands-on experience supporting hardware on a production floor, including direct interaction with technicians, quality, and manufacturing engineering.
- Working knowledge of metallic and composite structural design and behavior (primary/secondary structure and installs, mechanisms, coatings) and associated fabrication processes (AFP, cure, sandwich composites, composite trim and drill, secondary bonding, and repairs).
- Experience reviewing, and interpreting engineering drawings, 3D models (Creo/Windchill or CATIA preferred), and work instructions.
- Familiarity with structural analysis fundamentals and failure modes (yielding, buckling, fatigue, fracture, bearing) sufficient to assess disposition and repair for metallics and composite.
- Demonstrated ability to disposition nonconformances and repairs in a fast-paced production environment for metallic and composite structural designs
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience leading cross-functional root cause and corrective action efforts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cross -functionally with technicians, engineers, and leadership.
- Ability to work full-time on site and support off-shift or weekend coverage as required by production needs.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (green card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with large structural sandwich composites and associated installs
- Metallic/composite analysis and/or repair experience
- Experience with MRB authority, nonconformance systems, and configuration management in a regulated aerospace environment. Prior liaison, or production support engineering role working daily with manufacturing and test operations.
- Background in design-for-manufacturability, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement for complex assemblies.
- Experience supporting readiness for structural and acceptance testing of tanks and large structures.
- Demonstrated success influencing design and process changes to improve quality, cost, and schedule in production.
Culture StatementDon'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.
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.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
