Launch Day Systems Engineer: Lead Countdown & Rehearsals

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 134,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

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 serve as the primary integrator among the spacecraft team, launch vehicle provider, Space Launch Delta 45, and Space Force Mission Assurance to ensure alignment and readiness from rehearsal through execution.

The role requires leading mission rehearsals, managing launch countdowns, and writing launch scripts for console personnel, while maintaining

Qualifications

• BS in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of experience applying systems engineering principles and execution.
• Experience leading mission rehearsals and ICEs.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. with TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead for planning and execution of mission rehearsals to ensure DoL readiness for SV program office.
• Develop technical products for SV standalone use and coordinate with mission team for integrated products, countdown timelines and rehearsal anomalies.
• Interface with launch stakeholders to ensure launch requirements are met.

Skills

Mission planning

Launch countdown management

System integration

Written launch scripts

Education

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/CS

MS in a relevant technical field

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 serve as the primary integrator among the spacecraft team, launch vehicle provider, Space Launch Delta 45, and Space Force Mission Assurance to ensure alignment and readiness from rehearsal through execution.

The role requires leading mission rehearsals, managing launch countdowns, and writing launch scripts for console personnel, while maintaining