Senior Operations & Integration Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Operations integrator for New Glenn heavy-lift launch vehicle at Blue Origin. Involves supporting hardware design, technical assessments, and seamless system integration in aerospace engineering.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeSpace Coast • Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,188 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments
Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation
Author operations documents that define product testing requirements, operations lifecycle, maintenance requirements, and critical performance/requirements interfaces across the system
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure seamless system integration
Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for Stage 1 mechanical subsystems
Provide real-time on console support for integrated tests, launch and recovery operations providing essential troubleshooting support
Analyze test data and provide actionable recommendations for design improvements
Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) or another technical field
6+ years of proven experience with mechanical or hydraulic systems
Experience with system engineering principles and processes
Experience in at least one of the areas of analysis, design, or integrated testing of mechanical or fluid power systems
Demonstrated understanding of hydraulic system principles, components, and operations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time
Experience with high-pressure hydraulic systems, including pumps, actuators, valves, accumulators, and fluid conditioning systems (Preferred)
Hands-on experience with hydraulic system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization (Preferred)
Experience with launch vehicles and mechanical aerospace systems (TVC, Hydraulic Actuators/Mechanisms, APU, landing systems) (Preferred)
Knowledge of hydraulic system design, including P&ID development and hydraulic circuit analysis (Preferred)
Experience with electromechanical and electrohydraulic actuators and control systems (Preferred)
Experience in system development and integration, preferably with aerospace flight hardware (Preferred)
Familiarity with current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies (Preferred)
Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical systemshydraulic systemssystem engineering principlestest planstroubleshootingperformance optimizationhydraulic circuit analysiselectromechanical actuatorselectrohydraulic actuatorssystem development and integration

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationself-directedtask management