Senior Vehicle Operations Engineer – Fluids, Mechanical Systems

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. Serve as the operations integrator and authority on the subsystem’s CONOPS, functional architecture, components, software, and integrated interactions .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $145,188 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical systems engineering, including the development and integration of mechanical and fluid systems for aerospace applications. Proficient in creating operational documentation and conducting thorough testing and analysis to optimize performance and ensure reliability.

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Mechanical Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering PrinciplesTest Plan DevelopmentFluid System DesignLaunch Vehicle Experience

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Hard Skills

Mechanical System AnalysisIntegrated TestingTroubleshootingPerformance OptimizationP&ID DevelopmentElectromechanical ActuatorsElectrohydraulic Control SystemsCryogenic Fluid SystemsConcept of Operations (CONOPS)Systems Integration

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-DirectedTask Management

Tools & Technologies

DOORS Next GenIntegrated Development TestingReal-Time Console Support

Industry Keywords

AerospaceMechanical SystemsFluid SystemsHigh-Pressure SystemsSubsystem Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the operations integrator and authority on the subsystem’s CONOPS, functional architecture, components, software, and integrated interactions
Follow development of component hardware, autonomous software, and integrated development testing
Feed lessons learned into integrated subsystem operations on the flight vehicle
Work with the stage-level Vehicle Operations Integration lead
Create constraints, alerts, and limits for New Glenn test and launch teams
Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments
Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation
Author operations documents defining product testing requirements, operations lifecycle, maintenance requirements, and critical performance/requirements interfaces
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams for system integration
Develop test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for Stage 1 mechanical subsystems
Provide real-time console support during integrated tests, launch, and recovery operations
Troubleshoot operational issues
Analyze test data and recommend design improvements
Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum B.S. degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) or another technical field
6+ years of proven experience with mechanical systems
Experience with systems engineering principles and processes
Experience in analysis, design, or integrated testing of mechanical systems
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical system principles, components, and operations
Self-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time
Experience with launch vehicles and mechanical aerospace systems preferred
Experience with high-pressure mechanical and fluids systems preferred
Hands-on experience with mechanical and fluids system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization preferred
Knowledge of fluid system design, including P&ID development preferred
Experience with electromechanical and electrohydraulic actuators and control systems preferred
Experience with cryogenic fluid systems preferred
Experience in system development and integration, preferably with aerospace flight hardware
Familiarity with current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Applicants must 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 asylum
Required to complete Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results; not guaranteed