Sr. Director, New Site Operations

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 236,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Education support program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin’s TeraWave Operations seeks a Sr. Director of TeraWave Site Launch Operations to lead the tiger team responsible for making the first-of-its-kind satellite connectivity manufacturing capability a reality.

You will own end-to-end site launch—from facility readiness and infrastructure buildout through production go-live—ensuring the site is ready, scalable, and capable of rate production. You will partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations leadership, drive

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing, site operations, or industrial engineering.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of standing up complex facilities from the ground up and launching on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the TeraWave site launch team and drive milestones.
• Own end-to-end site launch from facility planning to production go-live.
• Define facility and infrastructure requirements (test equipment, tooling, power, air, resources).
• Partner with engineering to ensure site capabilities meet production needs from day one.
• Drive alignment across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations.
• Identify and resolve gaps early and make decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Define and track site launch metrics and report progress to senior leadership.
• Build and develop a high-performing tiger team.
• Adapt plans as program evolves while maintaining readiness.
• Collaborate with peer site leaders for process consistency.

Skills

Site launch leadership

Manufacturing operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Facility planning

Risk management

Team leadership

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!

Job Description

Blue Origin's TeraWave Operations is building a first-of-its-kind satellite connectivity manufacturing capability, and we are seeking a Sr. Director of TeraWave Site Launch Operations to lead the tiger team responsible for making it a reality.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role at the center of one of Blue Origin's most ambitious programs. You will own the end-to-end launch of TeraWave manufacturing operations - from facility readiness and infrastructure buildout through production go-live - ensuring the site is fully equipped, operationally ready, and built to scale. You will lead a cross-functional tiger team, partner deeply with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations leadership, and drive the decisions that determine how and when TeraWave reaches rate production.

What You Will Do

• Lead the TeraWave site launch team, driving accountability to milestones and ensuring the organization is aligned and executing at pace
• Own end-to-end site launch - from initial facility planning and infrastructure buildout through production go-live and ramp
• Define facility and operational requirements including test equipment, tooling, power consumption, air supply, and resource planning — translating product and process needs into a fully operational manufacturing environment
• Partner closely with engineering teams to understand what is being built and how, ensuring site capabilities are designed to support production requirements from day one
• Drive alignment across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations to ensure nothing is missed at launch
• Identify and resolve gaps early - anticipating risks before they become delays and making decisions with incomplete information in a fast-moving environment
• Define and track site launch metrics, communicating progress and risks clearly to senior leadership
• Build and develop a high-performing tiger team capable of executing at the speed and complexity this program demands
• Adapt plans as the program evolves, maintaining operational readiness in a first-of-its-kind, ambiguous environment
• Partner with peer site leaders to ensure consistency in processes, standards, and learnings across sites

What You Bring

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing, site operations, or industrial engineering, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven track record of standing up complex manufacturing or production facilities from the ground up and launching them on time
• Deep technical fluency - you understand what is being built, how it is built, and what the facility needs to support it
• Experience defining facility and infrastructure requirements across test equipment, tooling, power, and production utilities
• Exceptional ability to operate in ambiguity and make sound decisions in a fast-moving, first-of-its-kind program
• Experience partnering across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations at a senior level
• Clear communicator with executive presence - can translate operational complexity into crisp insights for leadership
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and hold a high-performing team accountable to results

Nice to Have

• Experience in satellite, aerospace, consumer electronics, or defense manufacturing environments
• Background in both facility launch and volume manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with TeraWave or satellite connectivity hardware programs
• Experience managing operations across multiple manufacturing sites

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $236,318.00 - $330,844.50

Other site ranges may differ

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

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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%, and 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.

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Aff3 plan, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.