Ground Support Equipment Maintenance Engineer III
 Blue Origin | |
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), relocation assistance
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 United States, Texas, Van Horn | |
| 35961 State Highway 54 (Show on map) | |
 Jul 25, 2025 | |
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Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Karman line - the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will maintain the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) of the New Shepard launch & landing facility as well as the launch vehicle processing facilities. Additionally, the employee will take part in the design review process for new equipment and are responsible for defining maintenance requirements and procedures Ground Support Equipment for launch operations and vehicle processing. New Shepard Ground Support Equipment includes structural/mechanical equipment, transport vehicles/systems, electrical power/RF systems, and launch support systems. You'll share in the team's impact on all aspects of the launch operations and maintenance. The GSE Maintenance Engineer reports to the Ground Manager and will work alongside a multi-disciplined engineering team and technicians to facilitate all needed maintenance and operations. This mission and safety critical work will ensure the launch facility and processing equipment is current on preventative maintenance and refurbishment. You will also identify maintenance consumables help to define the on-hand spare requirements for GSE. You will draft and review work orders for routine and corrective maintenance procedures, understand configuration of the equipment, and be proficient in the contents of all system safety products involving our equipment. This is a small team that delivers results and demonstrates grit in the face of challenges. We work with intra-company functional groups, such as Test and Launch engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, and Quality, as well as contracted vendors to increase our efficiency. Being a phenomenal teammate is a must! We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Blue Origin is an equal opportunity employer. This position is based in Van Horn, TX. Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site offers eligible employees additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance, etc. Eligibility is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to West Texas, or work on site a minimum of 50% of the time. This position will be ONLY TX based and operate on 8/6 rotation continuously. Minimum Qualifications:
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