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Flight Operations Engineer II - Booster

Blue Origin LLC - Seattle, WA

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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 spaceflightThis 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.After completing a challenging hands-on training program and successfully certifying, you will be responsible for operating the Booster at our Texas launch site in support of the New Shepard pre-launch, launch, and post-launch activities. As a flight controller, your role will be pivotal in carrying out a safe and successful launch. In this role, you will also support many aspects related to development and continuous improvement of the launch operation, such as procedure authoring and verification, process improvement, maintenance support, and safety analysis.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is requiredThis job is based in Van Horn, TX with regular (25%) travel to Kent Washington for training and team integration.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Develop proficiency in operating sophisticated mechanical, fluid, and avionics systems as you work toward and complete certification as a Booster Controller for test and launch of the New Shepard rocket.Serve as a flight controller on launch day for a high-cadence, high-consequence operation, leading tasks such as the simultaneous loading of propellants and associated fluids into the rocket.Respond to off-nominal scenarios, taking appropriate actions to maintain crew and astronaut safety and help lead the team to resolution of anomalies.Operate the Booster systems in support of vehicle testing and pre-launch preparations for New Shepard launch (vehicle checkouts, mission simulation, etc.)Develop and support procedure updates for use across all phases of the operation.Support control console human machine interface upgrades.Support systems safety activities by working toward process and documentation improvement.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or relevant experience.Minimum 3 years' experience as an operator or flight controller, including time on console or in a control room, and familiarity with radio/voice loop communication protocols.Minimum 2 years' direct experience with complex vehicle preparations, testing or similar technical hands-on experience.Strong ability and desire to understand sophisticated systems, investigate and tackle challenging problems, and work in a dynamic environment.Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to established protocols.Performs well in time-critical scenarios while, maintaining a calming presence under pressureStrong digital literacy and ability to learn new software tools.Preferred Qualifications:Experience operating pneumatic, and electronics/control systems.Experience coding simple software programs or algorithms.Familiarity with typical aerospace vehicle pressure system and structural manufacturing technologies.Experience leading teams as an Operator, Test Conductor or Test Engineer.Experience developing, writing and updating operating or test pensation Range for:WA applicants is $96,310.00-$134,833.65Other s

Created: 2025-10-04

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