Day-of-Launch Systems Lead for Space Missions

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks a Senior Day of Launch Systems Engineer to own and execute all day-of-launch activities for the Blue Ring spacecraft. You will coordinate between spacecraft teams, launch providers, Space Launch Delta 45, and Space Force Mission Assurance to ensure countdown precision and readiness.

The role requires leading mission rehearsals, developing integrated products, and writing launch scripts for console personnel, under strict NSSL standards.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, CS or related field.
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of mission rehearsals to ensure DoL readiness.
• Develop technical products for SV standalone use and coordinate with mission team for integrated products, countdown timelines and rehearsals.
• Interface with Space Vehicle Contractor, Processing facility, Space Launch Delta 45, Launch Vehicle, and Space Force Mission Assurance to meet launch requirements.
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage launch-site control rooms, seating charts, resources, and timelines for mission objectives.
• Write all launch scripts for personnel on console, including internal teams and the customer.
• Manage the launch countdown sequence and coordinate with spacecraft team and launch vehicle provider.
• Coordinate contingency responses for any anomalies and develop recovery plans for launch issues.

Skills

Systems engineering

Communication skills

TS/SCI clearance

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. or equivalent in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/CS

M.S. degree in a relevant field

Job description

Blue Origin LLC seeks a Senior Day of Launch Systems Engineer to own and execute all day-of-launch activities for the Blue Ring spacecraft. You will coordinate between spacecraft teams, launch providers, Space Launch Delta 45, and Space Force Mission Assurance to ensure countdown precision and readiness.

The role requires leading mission rehearsals, developing integrated products, and writing launch scripts for console personnel, under strict NSSL standards.