Operations & Integration Engineer III - New Glenn 9X4 Verified today
About the Role
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn 9X4, a super heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth's orbit and beyond.
As an operations integrator, you will be the authority on all aspects of your subsystem, including CONOPS, functional architecture, components, software, and integrated interactions. You will follow the development of component hardware, autonomous software, and integrated development testing, and will be accountable for feeding forward lessons learned into the integrated operation of your subsystem on the flight vehicle.
Working closely with the stage-level Vehicle Operations Integration lead, you will create a comprehensive set of constraints, alerts, and limits for the New Glenn test and launch teams.
Responsibilities
- Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments
- Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation
- Author operations documents that define product testing requirements, operations lifecycle, maintenance requirements, and critical performance and requirements interfaces across the system
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure seamless system integration
- Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for Stage 1 mechanical subsystems
- Provide real-time on-console support for integrated tests, launch and recovery operations, providing essential troubleshooting support
- Analyze test data and provide actionable recommendations for design improvements
- Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) or another technical field
- 4 or more years of proven experience with mechanical or hydraulic systems
- Experience with system engineering principles and processes
- Experience in at least one of the areas of 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high-pressure mechanical and fluids systems, including pumps, actuators, valves, accumulators, and fluid conditioning systems
- Hands-on experience with mechanical and fluids system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
- Experience with launch vehicles and mechanical aerospace systems (TVC, Electro-mechanical Actuators/EMAs/Mechanisms, landing systems)
- Knowledge of fluid system design, including P&ID development
- Experience with electromechanical and electrohydraulic actuators and control systems
- Experience with cryogenic fluid systems
- 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
Compensation
Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $121,023.00 to $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 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 per week
- Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Potential bonuses based on role type and job level
Requirements
Applicants for employment must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background check required for all positions. Additional background checks and certifications may be required depending on role requirements.