Senior Director: Launch Vehicle Strategy & Execution

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Director for Launch Vehicles on Space Coast, FL. You will own the technical strategy, operational execution, and organizational leadership for refurbishing, integrating, and preparing New Glenn vehicles for launch.

The role demands deep hands-on collaboration with engineers and a drive for measurable improvements in launch readiness. You will lead a cross-functional team, manage lifecycle activities from inspection to payload attachment, and build a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience building, integrating, or maintaining complex vehicles or systems.
• Senior leadership with budget and resource management responsibility.
• Proven track record of driving measurable improvements in manufacturing or operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical strategy for vehicle preparation, refurbishing, integrating, and payload attachment.
• Lead full lifecycle execution of vehicle preparation from inspection to re-certification.
• Drive cross-functional integration with design, pad, and recovery leadership; manage schedule risk.
• Build and mentor a high-performing organization and drive safety culture.
• Present readiness and recovery plans to senior leadership with data-driven insights.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Hands-on with engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Director for Launch Vehicles on Space Coast, FL. You will own the technical strategy, operational execution, and organizational leadership for refurbishing, integrating, and preparing New Glenn vehicles for launch.

The role demands deep hands-on collaboration with engineers and a drive for measurable improvements in launch readiness. You will lead a cross-functional team, manage lifecycle activities from inspection to payload attachment, and build a