Reliability Maintenance Engineering Jobs in Alabama

## Operations Reliability EngineerApplylocations: Space Coast, FL: Huntsville, ALtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R67455Application 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 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.As part of a specialized team of engineers, you will improve the repeatability and reliability of operations across production, refurbishment, integration, and launch operations across Blue Origin. You will lead investigations to understand direct technical causes and systemic/root causes of reliability issues and downtime, implement durable fixes in design, process, and tooling, and verify the effectiveness of those changes. You will become deeply familiar with system design and get to be hands-on with hardware, operations, and data to determine what drives recurring issues and eliminate them.Operations Reliability Engineers may be aligned to one or more focus areas:* Production (factory build and test)* Integration & Refurbishment* Launch & Ground Operations**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.* Support commissioning and early-use stabilization of new tools, equipment, and ground systems.* Build simple tracking and visibility tools to monitor reliability performance and guide priorities.* Spend significant time on the floor, pad, or in the field observing operations, engaging with stakeholders, and closing the loop on changes.**Basic Qualifications:*** 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.**Preferred 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%.This position is not for immediate vacancy but is intended to fill anticipated future openings. Applicants who best meet the job requirements will be contacted and considered when a position becomes available.**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.**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* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.* 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**Benefits*** 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)* Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.* Dependent 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.**Equal Employment 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. 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. 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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.**Affirmative Action and 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.### WelcomeWe’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. 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