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Liaison Engineer – Composite Structures III - New Glenn
Space Coast, FL · Mid · Full-time
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About the role
- Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
- Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
- You will leverage your structural and manufacturing knowledge to protect configuration, improve yield and flow, and ensure hardware readiness for test and flight.
Responsibilities
- Own the Material Review Board (MRB) disposition of nonconformances, concessions, and repair plans for PA hardware in partnership with responsible design engineers.
- Lead triage, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for build issues, escapes, and test anomalies affecting hardware builds.
- Support daily production operations:
- respond to line stop issues, triage defects, review test data, and clear blockers to maintain- schedule while protecting safety and quality.
- Coordinate with design owners to implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs) for PA hardware; Provide feedback to improve drawings, models, instructions, and specifications.
- Analyze and monitor production defects and test escapes to identify trends; drive systemic improvements to reduce rework, scrap, cycle time, and risk.
- Support readiness reviews, RCCAs, and anomaly boards by preparing and presenting clear technical content related to PA hardware.
- Maintain and communicate status of key production risks, mitigations, and process improvements for PA hardware.
- Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians on build intent, inspection criteria, and acceptable conditions.
- We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in production, test, or sustaining engineering for aerospace structures, launch vehicles, or aircraft including significant experience with composites structures.
- Hands-on experience supporting hardware on a production floor, including direct interaction with technicians, quality, and manufacturing engineering.
- Familiarity with structural analysis fundamentals and failure modes (yielding, buckling, fatigue, fracture, bearing) sufficient to assess disposition and repair for metallics and composite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cross -functionally with technicians, engineers, and leadership.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (green card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting readiness for structural and acceptance testing of tanks and large structures.
- Culture 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.
- You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
- Please check with your recruiter for more details.
- Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.
Compensation
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Benefits
- At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
- shift or weekend coverage as required by production needs.
Company info
- We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices.
- Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth.
- As part of a hardworking, passionate, and accomplished team, you will provide on-the-floor engineering support, own resolution of build issues, and drive continuous improvement across the production system.
Equal opportunity
- Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force.
- We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.
- 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, sex, 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.
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