Launch Drone Specialist — Spaceflight Ops Lead

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

Stock options

Zusammenfassung

Blue Origin is seeking a Drone Specialist to serve as the primary point of contact for drone operations at LC-36, Cape Canaveral, FL. You will oversee all New Glenn drone activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with operations and media teams to support mission coverage.

You will manage training, asset management, schedules, and contractor coverage while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifikationen

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.
• Experience managing drone operations in complex environments.
• Experience creating schedules for complex operations and meeting deadlines.
• Strong understanding of FAA drone regulations and waiver processes.
• Knowledge of drone maintenance procedures and asset management.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Willingness to flex work hours to nights and weekends as needed.

Aufgaben

• Organize and lead the execution of all New Glenn drone activities, prioritizing media events and developing drone usage for additional technical operations.
• Act as a New Glenn drone operator.
• Develop and conduct pilot and Visual Observer (VO) training.
• Manage operator coverage and source/contract additional operators as needed.
• Implement and maintain an asset management plan for drone systems and spares.
• Coordinate with operations and media teams to support mission coverage and strategy.

Kenntnisse

FAA Part 107

Drone operations

Scheduling

FAA regulations

Maintenance

Project management

Communication

Adaptability

Team coordination

Jobbeschreibung

Blue Origin is seeking a Drone Specialist to serve as the primary point of contact for drone operations at LC-36, Cape Canaveral, FL. You will oversee all New Glenn drone activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with operations and media teams to support mission coverage.

You will manage training, asset management, schedules, and contractor coverage while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced aerospace environment.