Hardware Reliability Engineer - New Shepard

Join Blue Origin's New Shepard Program

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Karman line - the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will improve the repeatability and reliability of New Shepard. You will lead investigations to understand the direct technical cause and systemic / root causes of reliability issues and vehicle down times. This role spans from development to the launch site as you will work with operations engineers, technical leaders, and maintenance professionals to identify & implement design and processes improvements. Engineers in this role are expected to become deeply familiar with system design and hands on with hardware & test/flight data to determine the factors that drive recurring issues and fix them. We seek a detail-oriented problem solver with technical expertise (electrical, fluids, and/or mechanical systems) and a passion for finding & fixing issues.

Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to 25% of the time Multiple positions available Van Horn Specific information: Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee's additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead refurbishment & manufacturing improvement projects, optimizing / automating processes, and addressing recurring issues. Investigate hardware failures to uncover direct and root causes. Own implementation of corrective actions, including design changes, work order changes, and test/inspection changes to address findings. Support non-conformance corrective action process, ensuring thorough review and resolution with a focus on technical robustness. Develop tracking tools and monitor to address trends, including hands-on testing, operations support, and data analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or other major requiring engineering, mathematical or scientific core courses
• 6+ years in an engineering / scientific / operational role
• A proven track record of working successfully in multiple technical disciplines such as mechanical, fluid, and/or electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and/or electrical circuit diagrams
• Knowledge of quality and configuration management systems
• Critical thinking (ex. FMECA), causal analysis (ex. Fishbone, fault tree analysis), and problem-solving skills
• Strong written, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships with experts from varying engineering fields and provide constructive feedback about safety and reliability concerns
• Ability to travel to our West Texas Launch or Kent, WA facility one week per month, depending on primary work location

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications mentioned.