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, you will advocate system engineering and integration practices across disciplines and teams in areas of electrical analysis, design, maintenance and integrated testing. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. You will be responsible for seamless and interrupted operations across a high-volume of Blue Origin facilities including our launch pad by planning, implementing and maintaining the infrastructure and equipment of buildings and facilities by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, energy use, repairs and modifications on a variety of electrical systems such as switchgears, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, generators and Uninterruptable Power Systems.

You will be involved in electrical systems engineering and maintenance, including requirements development and decomposition, technical trade study support, risk management, verification planning and testing. These responsibilities will require a wide application of advanced systems engineering principles, theories and concepts plus a working knowledge of other related disciplines. In this role, you will assist the Blue Origin Facilities team with coordination and planning, interfacing with program management and customers, and providing guidance to less experienced engineers on the team.

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!

The Facilities Electrical Aerospace Systems Engineer III position will be located in Merritt Island Florida and will require at least 50% travel, Kent Washington, Alabama and Texas.

Qualifications:

Develop and manage preventive maintenance plans and procedures on critical electrical systemsCoordinate and oversee contractors performing maintenance activities on electrical critical systemsAssist in trouble shooting problems, diagnosing and recommending repairs and develop repair scopesMaintain and analyze equipment data and historical records to reduce or eliminate repetitive failuresDevelop drawings and specifications to define requirements for building repairs and modificationsIdentify and coordinate budgeting and procurement of spare partsProvide safe and thorough maintenance production support as part of a team with primary emphasis on switchgear, generators and Uninterruptible Power SystemPerform work in compliance with National Electrical Code, Safety Health and Environmental Affairs (SHEA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and other applicable codes and regulationsRead and assess blueprints, schematics and technical drawings to complete all maintenance operations within the best practices of the brand and maximize the performance lifetime of all systems and equipmentAggregate and evaluate data and documents parts, material usage and operational progress in an electronic database to create and author operational, shift and maintenance reportsMeet ambitious deadlines and timelines by prioritizing concurrent tasks, developing work plans and fostering synergistic communication between staff members and managers across numerous departments to share progress, resolve roadblocks and design executable action plansCoordinate and communicate with management, engineering, equipment vendors and business partners to analyze equipment design requirements and capabilities, schedule maintenance and mitigate concernsCoordinate with the Facilities Manager to maintain appropriate modification and preventive maintenance recordsIdentify and maintain critical parts for electrical systemsManage spare parts inventory and ensure that necessary amounts of inventory are in stock to reduce any delays or down time of equipmentCommunicate and apply mission assurance principles throughout the organizationCoach, mentor and technically assist other engineersIdentify opportunities for safety improvements and operational cost savingsDiagnose and troubleshoot equipmentMinimum of a B.S. degree in electrical engineeringMinimum 10 years of experience with complex facility design, operations and maintenanceRecent facility development or management experience supporting mission critical operationsExperience in sub-contract management of suppliers including request for proposal, specification and statement of workStrong project management, budget management and team leadership skillsProject planning, schedule and cost estimationStrong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operationsAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusionMust 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 asylumFlorida Licensed Professional Engineer

Desired:                                                                             

Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft manufacturing, or integration and testExperience with AutoCAD and RevitSystem Safety analysis experience including Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and Functional Hazard AnalysisExperience with failure investigationsExperience supporting proposal evaluationsKnowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabricating and assembly processes, and quality control

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.

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.

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.

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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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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