Senior Director, Launch Infrastructure & Pad Operations

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); Sur place; USD 250 000 - 350 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Résumé du poste

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Director of Launch Infrastructure to own the technical strategy and leadership for propellant, cryogenic fluid systems, hydraulics, environmental controls, and pad/tower infrastructure supporting the New Glenn program.

You will drive the scaling from a single active pad to multiple pads, partner with design and operations teams, and lead a high-performing organization to deliver higher launch cadence with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in complex industrial/launch environments.
• Senior leadership with budget and resource management responsibility.

Responsabilités

• Own the technical strategy for launch infrastructure (propellant/cryogenic fluids, hydraulics, water systems, pad and tower).
• Architect the roadmap to scale infrastructure across multiple pads.
• Set and enforce high-quality, executable work orders with measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with vehicle design, operations analytics, and business functions.
• Oversee lifecycle readiness of launch infrastructure, including propulsion, environmental control, and pad operations.
• Provide technical authority across fluid and pad/tower functions and manage schedule risk.
• Foster a safety-first culture and hands-on problem solving when needed.
• Build and mentor a high-performing organization and reduce reliance on external engineering support.
• Drive AI adoption to reduce workload and accelerate ramp of less experienced engineers.
• Present readiness, risk, and recovery plans to senior leadership with clarity.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Safety culture

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Communication

Hands-on leadership

Operational execution

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering

Description du poste

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Director of Launch Infrastructure to own the technical strategy and leadership for propellant, cryogenic fluid systems, hydraulics, environmental controls, and pad/tower infrastructure supporting the New Glenn program.

You will drive the scaling from a single active pad to multiple pads, partner with design and operations teams, and lead a high-performing organization to deliver higher launch cadence with a focus on safety and reliability.