Launch Operations Lead (Space Vehicle Systems)

Blue Origin LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced Launch Operations professional to lead test and flight preparations for the New Glenn program. You will author procedures, supervise technicians and engineers, and ensure safe, on-time readiness of ground and flight systems.

You will develop sequencing, ground software requirements, and test plans, while coordinating cross-team efforts to meet system requirements with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science, or Math.
• Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated technical expertise in cryogenic, propellant handling, or engine systems.
• Strong operations planning and organizational skills.
• Effective technical communications capabilities.
• Ability to support occasional off shift work schedules.
• Knowledge of propulsion and launch vehicle integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Author detailed procedures for test operations and maintenance.
• Help develop test equipment to support integrated flight systems testing.
• As a task leader, manage a team of technicians and engineers for safety and quality.
• Develop ground software requirements and sequencing code for launch operations.
• Create controller panels and production schedules; maintain quality records.
• Contribute to anomaly analysis and post-flight data reviews for process improvements.

Skills

Cryogenic systems

Propellant handling

Operations planning

Technical communications

Team leadership

Hazardous tests

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Math

Tools

Qt/QML

Simulink

MATLAB

Python

Git

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced Launch Operations professional to lead test and flight preparations for the New Glenn program. You will author procedures, supervise technicians and engineers, and ensure safe, on-time readiness of ground and flight systems.

You will develop sequencing, ground software requirements, and test plans, while coordinating cross-team efforts to meet system requirements with emphasis on safety and reliability.