Operations Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA
Operations Engineer jobs in Seattle, Washington are concentrated in South Lake Union, the Eastside corridor, and the industrial Sodo district, driven by demand in cloud infrastructure, aerospace, and logistics. Top employers actively hiring include Amazon, Blue Origin, and Amazon Web Services. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.The Mission Operations Training Team in Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence program is looking for a new member to help with our charter to train Flight Controllers, Astronauts, and other Mission Team members. To do this, we need a team of multi-talented professionals who can work at a high pace, having an outsized impact on the lunar program. The team’s area of responsibility is broad, requiring significant operational depth across multiple areas, from training simulation architecture to astronaut mockup design, instructional design, and training execution.
As a Lunar Operations Training Engineer, you will be a key driver in shaping the future of human spaceflight training at Blue Origin. You will be responsible for defining, developing, and delivering comprehensive training solutions for our astronauts and flight controllers. In this role, you will analyze operational requirements and translate them into effective training products, including mockups, curriculum, and simulations.
Special Mentions:
Travel expected up to 20% of the timeResponsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead project management efforts for training hardware development, providing key input to scope, schedule, budget, and milestones from concept through commissioning.
- Serve as the primary technical and programmatic point of contact between the Mission Operations Training Team and internal/external engineering development teams and vendors.
- Use your technical understanding of spacecraft functions to independently determine and translate training objectives into clear, verifiable technical requirements for mockups, courses, and software.
- Collaborate with key contacts outside your own team (systems engineering, structures, crew systems, avionics, etc.) to ensure training product and hardware designs meet fidelity and functionality requirements.
- Oversee the verification and validation (V&V) of training hardware, ensuring it meets its intended purpose for training effectiveness and human-in-the-loop testing.
- Own operational documentation for your projects, including project plans, interface control documents, test procedures, and operational manuals. Own the requirements, development, and execution of spaceflight mission training events using a variety of media including, instructor-led training, mission rehearsals, and hardware demonstrations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of relevant experience, demonstrating established professional expertise in operations, systems engineering, or project management.
- Demonstrated ownership of projects from requirements definition through delivery, including experience with system-level integration and test activities (e.g., Test Readiness Reviews).
- Ability to work independently on problems of varied scope with minimal oversight, exercising sound technical judgment to resolve issues.
- Highly organized, with a demonstrated ability to self-manage and execute complex technical projects. Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Desired Qualifications:
- Established professional expertise in understanding and applying engineering fundamentals across the development cycle (requirements, design, fabrication, V&V, and test).
- Demonstrated experience in public speaking, delivering technical instruction, or mentoring junior team members.
- Experience in instructional design or delivering training for high-consequence operations.
- Experience with the design, build, or operation of human-interfacing systems, high-fidelity mockups, simulators, or complex training hardware.
- Experience with human-in-the-loop testing and test procedure development.
- Familiarity with simulation architecture or the software development lifecycle.
- Experience working directly with NASA, other government agencies, or commercial human spaceflight partners.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence. Experience with CAD file generation and manipulation, especially in Creo
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20Other site ranges may differ
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, 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.
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon14

- Blue Origin14

- Amazon Web Services7

- SpaceX5

- Salesforce5

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Construction & Real Estate
- Banking & Financial Services
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
Operations Engineer Jobs in Seattle: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a operations engineer job in Seattle?
The strongest path into Seattle operations engineering runs through its dominant sectors: cloud and enterprise technology in South Lake Union, aerospace manufacturing along the Eastside and Everett corridor, and supply chain operations in the Sodo and Tukwila industrial zones. Candidates who combine hands-on systems experience with familiarity in automation or process improvement tools stand out. Targeting mid-size tech firms and established aerospace contractors tends to yield faster results than chasing the largest names.
Which companies hire operations engineers in Seattle?
Companies currently hiring operations engineers in Seattle include Amazon, Blue Origin, and Amazon Web Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Seattle's hiring base is diverse, mixing global technology companies in South Lake Union with aerospace manufacturers, logistics operators, and regional utilities spread across the metro.
Are there remote operations engineer jobs in Seattle?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role: analytical and systems-focused operations engineering positions are the most remote-friendly, while hands-on facilities, manufacturing, and infrastructure roles are almost always on-site. About 14% of operations engineer openings tied to Seattle are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in tech-sector companies headquartered in South Lake Union.
How can I get a operations engineer job in Seattle with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Seattle is targeting associate operations analyst or junior process engineer roles at mid-size technology companies and third-party logistics firms in the Sodo and Eastside areas, which tend to hire for trainable candidates over polished resumes. Internship programs at Boeing and regional utilities also offer direct-to-hire pipelines. Demonstrating familiarity with lean process tools or enterprise resource planning software gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge in local interviews.
Which industries hire the most operations engineers in Seattle?
Seattle operations engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Seattle's position as a hub for cloud computing, aerospace manufacturing, and Pacific Rim trade logistics makes those sectors the most consistent and volume-heavy sources of local operations engineering demand.
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