Head of Space Recovery & Fleet Operations

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 210,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a senior leader to own the strategy for fleet operations and recovery. You will direct at-sea booster recovery, vessel readiness, and multi-vessel scaling, partnering with design and propulsion teams to improve operability at scale.

Demonstrated experience leading complex maritime operations, budget management, and building a high‑performing team is required. You will drive safety culture and data‑driven decisions across recovery programs.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience overseeing a fleet of vessels with high maintenance standards.
• Experience leading complex, around-the-clock maritime operations with crews.
• Budget and resource management for technical/operational groups.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams at scale.
• Track record of improving operational tempo and mission readiness.
• Proven safety culture leadership in high-hazard environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle of recovery ops: at-sea capture, port transit, lift and handoff.
• Own vessel readiness standards across the fleet for maximum mission availability.
• Manage risk and drive recovery plans when schedules slip.
• Maintain safety culture across at-sea and in-port activities.
• Direct cross-functional integration with design, launch, and ops teams.
• Lead a high-performing organization and accelerate operational tempo.

Skills

Senior leadership

Maritime operations

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Safety culture

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a senior leader to own the strategy for fleet operations and recovery. You will direct at-sea booster recovery, vessel readiness, and multi-vessel scaling, partnering with design and propulsion teams to improve operability at scale.

Demonstrated experience leading complex maritime operations, budget management, and building a high‑performing team is required. You will drive safety culture and data‑driven decisions across recovery programs.