Ordnance Coordinator, SR.

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced Ordnance Coordinator to lead the New Glenn Mission Operations ordnance program at the Orbital Launch Site. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with DOT and ITAR, and coordination of shipments, inventory, and documentation for high-stakes launch activities.

Ideal candidates bring 20+ years in ordnance operations, strong communication, and a track record in developing launch procedures.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of work experience with ordnance operations, explosive site planning, and inventory control.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present Blue Origin to customers in person and in writing.
• Experience developing and executing launch operations procedures.

Responsibilities

• Project Manager for New Glenn Mission Operation ordnance program.
• Lead Explosive Site Plan submissions for all sites.
• Manage New Glenn Mission Operations Ordnance inventory.
• Maintain DOT CFR 49 & IATA Hazardous Material Shipping Certification.
• Coordinate ordnance receipt, storage, and delivery with ordnance services.

Skills

Ordnance operations

Explosive site planning

Inventory control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in business, supply chain, logistics

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As a member of a small team, the Ordnance Coordinator will lead the New Glenn Mission Operations and Orbital Launch Site ordnance systems management as well as develop and execute ordnance operations for Mission Operations at the launch site. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of Blue Origin’s Orbital Launch Site and requires strong drive, attention to detail, organization, working long hours, and the ability to multi-task. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Project Manager for New Glenn Mission Operation ordnance program
• Main focal for all Explosive Site Plan submissions for all sites
• Leads and manages the New Glenn Mission Operations Ordnance inventory
• Maintains DOT CFR 49 & IATA Hazardous Material Shipping Certification
• Tracks Ordnance Items from Supplier
• Arranges Ordnance Delivery/Receipt
• Maintains Master Ordnance List
• Assigns Serial Numbers by Vehicle - FIFO
• Schedules Service Life Testing (SLT)
• Arranges Ordnance Shipments (Testing, Offsite Work, VAFB)
• Coordinates Ordnance Receipt, Storage & Delivery with Ordnance Services (Magazines)
• Tracks ordnance lot status and testing
• Monitors industry notifications for similar ordnance systems (e.g. GIDEP)
• Manage relevant assigned projects with responsibility for project planning, development, and change management, input to budget development and updating, clearly defining assigned project deliverables to the Mission Execution Manager.
• Coordinate assigned project, daily business relationships and expectations in conjunction with overall Operations deliverables.
• Work with the Managers within Operations to support and provide input into the Strategy, Master Schedules and Plans in order for Operations to achieve its goals.
• Provide strong leadership and support within the organization to always consider problem solving to ‘Root Cause’, ensuring that we eliminate repeat issues.
• Develop ordnance operations training materials for inclusion into the Blue Learning Management System.
• Obtain State of Florida User License or Blasters Permit
• Support launch vehicle integration operations at the Orbital Launch Site as required.

Qualifications

• 20 or more years of work experience with ordnance operations, explosive site planning, and inventory control
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present Blue Origin to our customers in both written and personal meeting scenarios
• Experience with developing and executing launch operations procedures
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder)
• Must be able to pass a background investigation to gain access to Cape Canaveral AFS.
• Knowledge of BATF regulations
• The ability to work on own initiative and under pressure
• Experience working in a fast moving environment and be able to demonstrate good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company internally and externally in a highly professional and credible manner
• Able to work full time schedule, overtime, on-call nights, weekends, and holidays
• Experience working with the requirements of AFMAN 91-201 and DESR 6055.09-M
• Position requires: lifting (50lbs), climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying, and standing for extended periods (8 hours min.)
• Able to work in harsh climate environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired

• Bachelor Degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, or related field of study
• 8 or more years of Operations experience (Manufacturing, Material Management and/or Engineering)
• 5 or more years in a Leadership Role responsible for Technical Products, Project Cost & Schedule Performance
• Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
• Experience with project management/scheduling experience (MS Project, Primavera P6)
• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Blue Origin offers a phenomenal work environment and awesome culture with competitive compensation, benefits, 401K, and relocation.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• An Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Blue Origin is an equal opportunity employer . In addition to EEO being the law, it is a policy that is fully consistent with Blue's principles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or age. Blue Origin prohibits any form of workplace harassment.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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