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Director - Launch And Spaceflight Operations
Director - Launch And Spaceflight Operations-March 2024
Denver
Mar 29, 2026
About Director - Launch And Spaceflight Operations

  At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in spacefor the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, andlow-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety,collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as weadd new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

  This role is a part of Test & Flight Operations team, providingcentralized support to Business Units with the focus on design, build andmaintenance of the ground systems, test and launch facilities acrossmultiple locations.This role is a senior member of our leadership team which reports to the Sr.Director of Mission Operations. This role establishes and implementsstandards, leads, and deploys common support services to include Launchand Flight Directors in coordination with key customers. You will be theleader of the team tasked with day-of-launch and spaceflight operationsexecution and assure operational lessons and standard methodologies areinstitutionalized and shared across programs. The initial focus of this rolewill be on people and process as we look to mature into a premier launch andspaceflight operations company. This position requires customer focusedsupport of our launch and flight programs, exceptional leadership, a focuson process standardization and consistency, and a strong drive and desire ondelivering results. The Director will lead a team that is intentionallyindependent of the programs in a heavily-matrix structure to ensureappropriate focus on safety and mission success responsibilities.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Lead a small team in the creation, implementation, and enforcement ofcompany-wide standards and processes used to launch and operate our suborbitaland orbital launch vehicles, payloads, spacecrafts, orbital habitats,on-orbit, and lunar surface space vehiclesLead our pool of Launch and Flight Directors and over see their certificationstatus, make mission assignments, and lead performanceFind and cultivate new trainees, oversee their development, and ensurethat behavior and skills satisfy the established high barLead personnel including recruiting, annual performance reviews,training, coaching, overseeing work, monitoring labor hours, and mentoringModel high standards for team members and maintain a culture that emphasizessafety and operational efficiencyConstantly engage with internal customers (New Shepard, New Glenn, andSpaceflight operations teams) to identify required services and ensuresupport is appropriate and timelyWork collaboratively with the internal Space Flight Operations teamresponsible for payloads, spacecrafts, orbital habitats, on-orbit, andlunar surface operationsWork closely with the internal Launch team leading launch day execution forBlue's sub-orbital and orbital vehiclesImplement continuous improvements in pursuit of best-in-class operationsBudget management and accountability with emphasis on planning and meetingcommitmentsDevelop strategic plans to assure current and future program needs areaddressedCollaborate with internal teams to build rapport including NS and NG ProgramManagement, Mission Management, and Launch and Mission Operations.Work... For full info follow application link.

  To conform toU.S. Government commercial space technologyexport regulations, including theInternational Traffic in Arms Regulations(ITAR), 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3), applicants for employmentat Blue Origin mustbe a U.S. citizen or national,lawfully admitted forpermanent residence into the U.S.(i.e. current green cardholder), or lawfully admitted as arefugee or granted asylumunder 8 U.S.C.1157-1158. Learnmore about the ITAR here.

  EqualBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developinga highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work orce. BlueOrigin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications,performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenanceof a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in whichall employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual teammembers. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees withequal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms andconditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age,physical or mentaldisability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any otherstatus or characteristicprotected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Originwill consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in amanner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Formore information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here and here.

  andApplicantswishing toviewa copy ofBlueOrigin's Affirmative ActionPlans, orapplicants requiring a

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