Spaceflight Drone Operations Specialist

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a hands‑on Drone Specialist to lead drone activities for New Glenn at LC36, Cape Canaveral, FL. You’ll manage operations, training, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure safe, reliable drone feeds for missions and testing.

The role requires FAA Part 107 certification, strong scheduling, and capacity to adapt to nights/weekends as missions demand. A collaborative team with a mission‑driven culture awaits.

Qualifications

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification with evidence of professional drone piloting experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing drone operations in complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience creating schedules for complex operations and meeting deadlines.
• Strong understanding of FAA drone regulations and waiver processes.
• Knowledge of drone maintenance procedures and asset management.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for cross‑functional coordination.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
• Willingness to frequently flex work hours to nights and weekends as needed to support missions.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead the execution of all New Glenn drone activities, prioritizing media events, but also developing the use of drones for additional technical operations.
• Act as a New Glenn drone operator.
• Develop and conduct pilot and Visual Observer (VO) training.
• Manage operator coverage; develop roster of part‑time Blue operators for 24/7 coverage; source and hire contractors as needed.
• Implement and maintain comprehensive asset management plan: analyze assets, track maintenance, manage safety stock.
• Coordinate with operations and media teams to support mission coverage and drone feeds; develop flight plans and timelines.
• Coordinate FAA coordination, Range waivers, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Fast-paced adaptability

Team coordination

Media operations coordination

Education

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a hands‑on Drone Specialist to lead drone activities for New Glenn at LC36, Cape Canaveral, FL. You’ll manage operations, training, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure safe, reliable drone feeds for missions and testing.

The role requires FAA Part 107 certification, strong scheduling, and capacity to adapt to nights/weekends as missions demand. A collaborative team with a mission‑driven culture awaits.