Senior Refurbishment Operations Engineer - TPS

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

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 diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will plan, manage, and execute the Thermal Protection System (TPS) share of refurbishment operations of the New Glenn 1st Stage. You will define specific TPS refurbishment processes based on vehicle design, setup work centers, specify and order tooling/equipment, author work instructions, troubleshoot and resolve non-conformances, and lead operations involving the refurbishment of flown tails for successful re-flights. On this team, you will have the ability to impact the industry by shaping New Glenn's reusability operating plan. This role will require you to interact with the vehicle to proactively eliminate barriers and troubleshoot unforeseen technical problems. This role is for those who are the pioneers, the problem solvers, the tinkers, the doers.

On our team, we are adaptable, trustworthy, persistent, professional, collaborative, and creative. If you share our passion and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve, excel in cross-functional team environments, and are ready to make an impact, then we would love to hear from you!

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!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Play a key role in the evolution of the New Glenn vehicle systems by evaluating current designs and architectures to support high cadence refurbishment operations.
• Provide shipside support during inspection, and work execution.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: fabrication, assembly, integration, and refurbishment.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the refurbishment process.
• Coordinate with New Glenn manufacturing to allow shared common resources and procedures to support refurbishment operations.
• Collaborate with New Glenn design engineers in the creation of refurbishment requirements for the TPS on New Glenn.
• Define and manage the support material, equipment and personnel resources needed for successfully planning and executing TPS refurbishment activities.
• Lead and facilitate root cause and corrective action investigations related to product reliability.
• Enforce safety policies during refurbishment.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in electrical or aerospace engineering
• 10+ Years Experience operating or around flight vehicle systems
• Experience with designing, building, maintaining or operating vehicle systems
• Experience with aerospace system functional checks
• Strong safety record and mindset, including hands-on experience
• Strong personnel, planning, and project management skills
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written work instructions
• Ability to operate, make decisions, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments
• Travel periodically, less than 30%
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Perform other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision
• Work off-shift, extended hours, and weekends when necessary
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
  

Desired:

• Experience developing procedures for TPS installation, inspection, and maintenance of orbital class launch vehicles.
• Experience with aerospace vehicle systems and manufacturing technologies
• Advanced degree, certification, and/or training in a directly related field
• Aerospace/Launch vehicle experience
• Experience working in a product design or manufacturing environment
• Experience in new or startup operational environments
• Proficiency in business and engineering software (i.e. MSOffice, Jules, Aeon, Windchill, PLM, etc)
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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

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.

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.

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