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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-liftorbital launch vehicle capable ofroutinelycarrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar,and beyond.Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designedfrom the beginningto be human-capable.
As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will lead the New Glenn execution of external customer contracts. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of New Glenn launch vehicle development.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities:
Led both internal and external technical projects from proposal through completion
Work closely with launch operations and launch systems groups to ensure the successful integration of payload requirements:
Primary point of contact for mission integration and launch contracts
Integration of customer requirements and development of mission Interface Control Document
Program leadership to ensure payload system requirement validation and implementation with the technical teams
Interface with external customers through the mission integration phase and ensuring excellent customer experience
Manage large complex tasks and diverse teams
Management of regulatory requirements such as FAA/ITAR/Range
Support Business Development interactions with external customers leading to mission integration and launch contracts
Lead spacecraft integration and launch contracts ensuring Blue Origin commitments are met on time, on budget, and with success
Integrate customer requirements into New Glenn development and launch services
Lead all payload-to-launch vehicle integration meetings and mission readiness reviews
Participate in proposal and contract development
Develop resource-loaded mission Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)and coordinate progress with customer
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in Engineering field
10+ years managing complex, multi-disciplinary, fast-paced, aerospace projects
5+ years of industry experience in launch system or satellite operations
Ability to travel within the U.S. and abroad
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Top Secret clearance with current SSBI & SCI Eligibility, preferred
Exceptional leadership, organizational, team building, and people management skills
Experience in the development of launch vehicles
Experience in working with government customers
Compensation range for on site WA applicants is
$185,094---$259,131.60 USD
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.
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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