Senior Director, Launch Recovery Operations

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) matching

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Director of Launch Recovery to own strategy and execution for our recovery fleet and shore-side operations. You will lead recovery vessels, set safety standards, and drive improvements in turnaround time and mission readiness across a growing fleet.

You will report to Launch Operations leadership and collaborate with vehicle design, engineering, and launch infrastructure teams to ensure a fast, repeatable, and safe recovery process for New Glenn missions.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience operating and maintaining a fleet of specialized vessels and maintaining high maintenance standards to maximize mission availability
• Experience leading complex, round-the-clock marine or maritime operations involving crew safety and coordination
• Senior leadership experience with budget and resource management for technical/operational organizations
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams at scale with leaders under them
• Track record of driving measurable improvements in operational tempo, turnaround time, or mission readiness
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a high-standard safety culture in high-hazard settings

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy and standards for at-sea booster recovery, vessel operations, and fleet maintenance across a growing fleet of recovery vessels
• Architect the roadmap for scaling recovery operations from a single vessel to a multi-vessel fleet and possibly more ports
• Set and enforce the standard for executable work orders to ensure fleet readiness based on objective data
• Lead cross-functional integration between recovery functions and vehicle design/launch infrastructure
• Oversee the full lifecycle of recovery operations from capture to handoff for transport back to the pad
• Drive improvements in at-port and at-sea turnaround time and fleet mission availability

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Director of Launch Recovery to own strategy and execution for our recovery fleet and shore-side operations. You will lead recovery vessels, set safety standards, and drive improvements in turnaround time and mission readiness across a growing fleet.

You will report to Launch Operations leadership and collaborate with vehicle design, engineering, and launch infrastructure teams to ensure a fast, repeatable, and safe recovery process for New Glenn missions.