Launch Day Systems Engineer — Spaceflight Rehearsals Lead

InvestedintheMission; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 25%

Competitive benefits

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 readiness and precise countdowns.

The role requires leading mission rehearsals, writing launch scripts, and coordinating real-time anomaly responses under NSSL standards.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, CS or a related field.
• 10+ years of systems engineering principles and execution.
• TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizen or eligible status.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of mission rehearsals to ensure DoL readiness.
• Develop technical products for SV standalone use and coordinate with mission team.
• Interface with Space Vehicle Contractor, facilities, SLD 45, Launch Vehicle, and Space Force teams.
• Prepare and manage launch-site control rooms, seating, resources, and timelines.
• Write launch scripts for all console personnel.
• Manage the launch countdown sequence with spacecraft and launch vehicle teams.
• Coordinate contingency responses and recovery planning for anomalies.
• Collaborate with payload providers to determine launch commit criteria.

Skills

Systems engineering

Clearance TS/SCI

US citizenship eligibility

Education

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or CS

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 readiness and precise countdowns.

The role requires leading mission rehearsals, writing launch scripts, and coordinating real-time anomaly responses under NSSL standards.