Day-of-Launch Systems Engineer: Countdown Expert

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Day of Launch Systems Engineer to own and execute all day-of-launch activities for the Blue Ring spacecraft. You will act as the primary integrator between the spacecraft team, launch vehicle provider, Space Launch Delta 45, and Space Force Mission Assurance, ensuring alignment, planning for contingencies, and precise countdown execution.

The role requires leading mission rehearsals, coordinating anomalies, and driving launch readiness from rehearsal through

Qualifications

• B.S. or equivalent in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years in systems engineering principles and execution.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. (TS/SCI clearly required).
• Preferred: M.S. in a relevant field and 15 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of mission rehearsals to ensure DoL readiness for Satellite Vehicle program office.
• Develop technical products for standalone use and coordinate with mission team for integrated products and timelines.
• Interface with Space Vehicle Contractor, Processing facility, Space Launch Delta 45, Launch Vehicle, and Space Force Mission Assurance to meet launch requirements.
• Prepare and manage launch-site control rooms, seating, resources, and timelines for mission objectives.
• Write all launch scripts for personnel on console, including customer representatives.
• Manage the launch countdown sequence with spacecraft team and launch vehicle provider.
• Coordinate voice, data, timing, and video requirements for Day of Launch personnel on console.
• Lead Rehearsal Anomaly Team and develop green cards for contingency planning.
• Prepare the SV team for day of launch per NSSL standards.
• Develop, validate, and verify Program Requirements Document and contingency responses.

Skills

Systems engineering

Mission rehearsals

Launch countdown

Stakeholder coordination

Launch scripts

Education

B.S. or equivalent

M.S. degree (preferred)

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Day of Launch Systems Engineer to own and execute all day-of-launch activities for the Blue Ring spacecraft. You will act as the primary integrator between the spacecraft team, launch vehicle provider, Space Launch Delta 45, and Space Force Mission Assurance, ensuring alignment, planning for contingencies, and precise countdown execution.

The role requires leading mission rehearsals, coordinating anomalies, and driving launch readiness from rehearsal through