Launch Pad Operations Controller II - Deconfliction

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a Launch Operations Controller who will coordinate and deconflict on-site launch activities, oversee vehicle refurbishment and processing, pad maintenance, and integration/testing for multiple programs at LC-36.

You will develop processing plans, monitor real-time status, secure parts availability, and collaborate with vehicle processing, refurbishment, and ground operations teams to optimize schedules while complying with safety and security

Qualifications

• 3+ years in operations, manufacturing, or schedule execution.
• Able to work full-time with overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must pass a security background check for work at federal reservations.
• Physically able to work in environments with weather, mechanical parts, and industrial conditions.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate on-site operations, providing real-time status updates to crews and maintaining visual management boards.
• Ensure timely availability and delivery of parts and equipment to support scheduled operations.
• Analyze complex data to resolve varied scope issues and make informed decisions.
• Oversee and tactically execute all launch pad operations, ensuring situational awareness regarding activities, hazards, weather, and personnel.
• Collaborate closely with launch vehicle processing, refurbishment operations, and ground operations teams to address facility constraints and schedule resource usage.
• Assist in developing integration/testing flows and processing plans aligned with program schedules and resource availability.

Skills

Operations management

Multitasking

Communication

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

MS Project

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a Launch Operations Controller who will coordinate and deconflict on-site launch activities, oversee vehicle refurbishment and processing, pad maintenance, and integration/testing for multiple programs at LC-36.

You will develop processing plans, monitor real-time status, secure parts availability, and collaborate with vehicle processing, refurbishment, and ground operations teams to optimize schedules while complying with safety and security