Launch Operations Manager: Mission & Flight Lead

Blue Origin LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a dynamic Mission & Flight Operations Manager to lead day-to-day mission and flight operations for launch vehicles and payloads on the Space Coast, FL. You will own integrated plans, procedures, and schedules, while mentoring a high-performing team of technicians, controllers, and engineers in a safety-focused, high-velocity environment.

You will collaborate with safety, systems engineering, operations, range, and program teams to identify hazards, drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a technical field.
• 5+ years in mission/flight operations or launch operations (8+ for Sr Manager).
• 2+ years of people leadership (4+ for Sr Manager).
• Experience planning complex operations with hazardous systems (cryogenic, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.).
• Experience creating and managing operations schedules with MS Project or Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day mission and flight operations for vehicles, payloads, and launch complexes.
• Develop and execute integrated operations plans, procedures, and schedules across facilities and teams.
• Manage technicians, controllers, and engineers; recruit, onboard, and develop talent.
• Own and maintain operations procedures, timelines, and safety requirements; ensure configuration control.
• Coordinate with Safety, Systems Engineering, Operations, and program teams to mitigate hazards and ensure readiness.

Skills

Mission/flight operations

People leadership

Data-driven decision making

Safety & regulatory frameworks

Project scheduling

Hazard analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physical sciences/operations

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a dynamic Mission & Flight Operations Manager to lead day-to-day mission and flight operations for launch vehicles and payloads on the Space Coast, FL. You will own integrated plans, procedures, and schedules, while mentoring a high-performing team of technicians, controllers, and engineers in a safety-focused, high-velocity environment.

You will collaborate with safety, systems engineering, operations, range, and program teams to identify hazards, drive continuous