Vehicle Operation Engineer II – New Glenn 9X4 Mechanical Sub System

BLUE ORIGIN

. Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $99,201 - $138,880 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and hydraulic systems, systems engineering principles, and integrated testing processes. Capable of developing CONOPS documentation, test plans, and providing real-time support during testing and launch operations.

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Mechanical Systems EngineeringHydraulic Systems AnalysisTest Plan DevelopmentCONOPS DocumentationIntegrated Testing Support

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Hard Skills

Mechanical SystemsHydraulic SystemsSystems Engineering PrinciplesTest ProceduresData AnalysisFailure AnalysisDesign Improvement RecommendationsSubsystem IntegrationPerformance RequirementsOperational Lifecycle

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-DirectedTask Management

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Concept of Operations (CONOPS)Subsystem AuthorityIntegrated Development TestingReal-Time Console SupportLaunch OperationsRecovery Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 to ensure seamless system integration
Develop test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for Stage 1 mechanical subsystems
Provide real-time console support for integrated tests, launch, and recovery operations
Troubleshoot during testing, launch, and recovery operations
Analyze test data and provide actionable design-improvement recommendations
Support failure analysis and corrective-action implementation
Serve as subsystem authority covering CONOPS, functional architecture, components, software, and integrated interactions
Follow component hardware, autonomous software, and integrated development testing
Feed lessons learned into integrated subsystem operations on the flight vehicle
Create constraints, alerts, and limits for New Glenn test and launch teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) or another technical field
2+ years of proven experience with mechanical or hydraulic systems
Experience with systems engineering principles and processes
Experience in analysis, design, or integrated testing of mechanical or fluid power systems
Demonstrated understanding of hydraulic system principles, components, and operations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee
Required 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