Operations Reliability Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Operations Reliability Engineer at Blue Origin focused on enhancing reliability of production and launch operations. Engage in hands-on problem-solving and collaborate across teams to implement improvements.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeSpace Coast • Alabama, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the operational reliability of assigned processes, tooling, and ground systems within your focus area.
Analyze downtime, delays, scrubs/rollbacks, rework, and nonconformances to identify high-risk processes and recurring issues.
Lead or support root cause and corrective action investigations, from immediate containment through systemic fixes and verification.
Develop, refine, and standardize procedures, work instructions, checkouts, and maintenance plans to stabilize execution and reduce variability.
Partner with design, manufacturing/integration engineering, GSE, Quality, and Operations to design and implement improvements in process, tooling, and equipment.
Support commissioning and early-use stabilization of new tools, equipment, and ground systems.
Build simple tracking and visibility tools to monitor reliability performance and guide priorities.
Spend significant time on the floor, pad, or in the field observing operations, engaging with stakeholders, and closing the loop on changes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience
2+ years in manufacturing, test, integration, launch/ground operations, or reliability/maintenance engineering
Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex mechanical, fluids, electrical, or controls systems and driving changes to fix issues
Expert in structured problem-solving and root cause methods and basic data analysis
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and/or electrical circuit diagrams
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience in launch, spaceflight, aerospace production, or other high-consequence, high-complexity operations (preferred)
Exposure to reliability, quality, or operational excellence tools (preferred)
Experience authoring or improving work instructions, checklists, and maintenance procedures (preferred)
Experience building lightweight data/metrics to support decision-making (preferred)
Ability to support off-shift or weekend work during critical builds or investigations
Ability to work in outdoor environments and at height as required
Ability to travel up to 25%.

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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Engineering DegreeManufacturing EngineeringReliability EngineeringMechanical Systems TroubleshootingElectrical Systems TroubleshootingData Metrics DevelopmentEngineering Drawings InterpretationFluid Schematics InterpretationControls Systems TroubleshootingMaintenance Procedure Authoring

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration Skills