Principle Specialist

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

This role is part of the Blue Origin GSD business unit, focused on the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of advanced rocket engines and propulsion systems

The Principal Specialist will directly contribute to the advancement of space exploration and the development of safe, reliable, and repeatable spaceflight systems. This position requires a high degree of technical expertise, attention to detail, ownership, and commitment to operational excellence. The role supports Blue Origin’s mission of lowering the cost of access to space and enabling a future in which millions of people can live and work in space to benefit Earth.

As a member of the Manufacturing GSD team, the Principal Specialist will provide technical leadership in the development, fabrication, integration, testing, and operational support of ground and test systems used for engineering development and production. The position requires strong hands-on expertise with pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems, as well as the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, test, and operations organizations.

Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and hands-on support throughout the requirements definition, design, architecture, procurement, fabrication, integration, checkout, and deployment of pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, and electro-mechanical hardware supporting launch and field operations.

Support the construction, commissioning, operation, and continuous improvement of cleaning, passivation, and test facilities.

Support test stand operations by developing and implementing standards, procedures, and processes for precision cleaning, component preparation, controlled testing, and acceptance of flight and ground-support hardware.

Perform functional checkout, troubleshooting, and failure investigation of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical valve assemblies and associated components.

Develop, create, and release manufacturing work orders while coordinating material requirements and maintaining an active and responsive supply chain.

Coordinate with technicians and manufacturing personnel during the cleaning, fabrication, assembly, installation, checkout, and testing of valve assemblies, umbilical’s, fluid components, and related ground-support hardware.

Maintain configuration control of engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, and component-level configurations to ensure hardware is built and maintained to current requirements.

Lead or support problem investigations and corrective actions associated with failed valves, components, and systems supporting field and test operations.

Assemble and integrate mechanical and electro-mechanical components using engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing documentation, and applicable supplier instructions.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and manufacturing personnel in the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex fluid and electro-mechanical systems.

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