Sr Planner/Scheduler - Launch Operations

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Scheduler for the Orbital Launch Site at Launch Complex 36 in Merritt Island. You will lead planning, scheduling, and resource alignment across operations, facilities, and project teams to ensure safe, on-time execution of flight hardware and activities.

This role requires aerospace scheduling expertise, strong analytical and collaboration skills, and the ability to travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business, finance, project management, or related field.
• 5+ years planning and scheduling experience, especially in aerospace.
• Experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Demonstrated EVM project management skills.
• Strong collaboration across personnel and management.
• Full-time schedule with occasional travel, overtime, or on-call work.
• Able to pass the security background check to work at federal reservations.

Responsibilities

• Manages scope of work and schedules for operations at Launch Complex 36.
• Performs schedule recovery analyses and What-If analyses for management.
• Determines resources and labor hours and schedules work accordingly.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity and contracted work to meet specs and schedules.
• Monitors status and updates management on upcoming priorities.
• Updates visual management charts with current program status.
• Performs schedule and scope variance analyses and reviews operations execution.
• Addresses problems of varied scope requiring data evaluation and judgement.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Risk management

Scheduling experience

Team collaboration

Security background check readiness

Education

BA/BS in business, finance, project management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

ERP/MRP systems

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!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will be responsible for all aspects of planning, scheduling, and aligning the daily activities for the Orbital Launch Site at Launch Complex 36. You will collaborate with all aspects of Orbital Launch Site, Facilities, Inventory, Project Managers, Operations Control and New Glenn vehicle teams to ensure required resources are available and deconflicted to support execution of the required work.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to safety to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Manages scope of work ensuring maintenance, integration, and detailed schedules for all operations at Launch Complex 36. Provides management detailed information to ensure scheduled completion dates align with assigned resource capacities across the pad.
• When schedule recovery is necessary, identifies and analyzes solutions and bottlenecks, including forward and reverse scheduling methods. What-If analysis provided to management as required.
• Works closely with all Operations teams to determine resources and labor hours needed then schedules work accordingly.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with all groups operating at the pad, to include contracted work, to ensure all operations and customer specifications are achieved and schedules are accurate.
• Monitors status and provides regular updates to management on upcoming operations priorities.
• Updates visual management charts with current program status.
• Performs schedule and scope variance analysis and reviews LC-36 operations execution.
• Works on problems of varied scope where analysis of data requires evaluation and judgement.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business, finance, project management, or another related field.
• 5+ years of planning and scheduling experience, especially within an aerospace environment.
• Experience in developing maintaining resource-loaded schedules using Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project.
• Experience using and managing ERP/MRP systems.
• Demonstrated project management skills, particularly using Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Strong interpersonal skills and acumen to collaborate across various personnel and management.
• Experience identifying, managing, and actioning risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Able to work full time schedule, including occasional travel, overtime, or on-call work.
• Must be able to pass the security background check to work at federal reservations.

Desired

• Planning and scheduling experience for engine test, launch, and/or recovery operations.
• Expert Microsoft Project skills and Project Server experience.
• Experience working in new programs / new product introduction.
• Proven record of hands‑on development and implementation of company‑wide process improvements.
• Project Management certification (PMP/Certified Project Manager).

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 (CDL drivers only), 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

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