Operations Reliability Engineer III

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational reliability of assigned processes, tooling, and ground systems within your focus area.
• Analyze downtime, delays, scrubs/rollbacks, rework, and nonconformances to identify high-risk processes and recurring issues.
• Lead or support root cause and corrective action investigations, from immediate containment through systemic fixes and verification.
• Develop, refine, and standardize procedures, work instructions, checkouts, and maintenance plans to stabilize execution and reduce variability.
• Partner with design, manufacturing/integration engineering, GSE, Quality, and Operations to design and implement improvements in process, tooling, and equipment.
• Spend significant time on the floor, pad, or in the field observing operations, engaging with stakeholders, and closing the loop on changes.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, test, integration, launch/ground operations, or reliability/maintenance engineering.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex mechanical, fluids, electrical, or controls systems and driving changes to fix issues.
• Expert in structured problem-solving and root cause methods and basic data analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and/or electrical circuit diagrams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in launch, spaceflight, aerospace production, or other high-consequence, high-complexity operations.
• Exposure to reliability, quality, or operational excellence tools.
• Experience authoring or improving work instructions, checklists, and maintenance procedures.
• Experience building lightweight data/metrics to support decision-making.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to support off-shift or weekend work during critical builds or investigations.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and at height as required.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).

Schedule

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• 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

Company Information

• Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force.
• Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.
• We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.

Export Control Regulations

• Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

EEO Statement

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. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.

Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.