Mission Operations Specialist

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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!

New Glenn's Orbital Launch Site team is defining excellence. Our mission is fueled by a commitment to safety, unparalleled execution, teamwork, and leadership. At LC-36, you will play a crucial role in historic missions and partner with a galaxy-class team that drives New Glenn to new heights! Blue Origin's road to space lifts off here.

This is a multifaceted role where you will be assisting in multiple elements of the organization at LC-36. One focus of this role you will oversee the payload customer experience. Additionally in this role you will be providing guidance and oversight for hazardous operations supporting the New Glenn Rocket program and serve as the compliance liaison to the US Space Force during Launch Complex 36 hazardous operations. This will entail working closely with the systems responsible engineers to generate and maintain compliance documentation for 91-710. Lastly you will be supporting launch operations by executing the duties as our Launch Safety Officer and sitting on console for tests and launches. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact our relationship with customers and enable integration and launch of their payloads, strengthen our relationships with range personnel, and contribute to our flawless execution of launch activities.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with customer facing technical program/projects, including studies, to integrate customer payloads on New Glenn, from proposal through completion.
• Review and develop launch system safety engineering processes, identify hazards, and verify compliance with safety requirements.
• Interpret and provide guidance to engineers on compliance to SPFCMAN 91-710 Volume 3.
• Perform compliance assessment of system safety processes and products against 91-710 standards.
• Manage program/project resources, schedules, and budgets (labor and non-labor) to achieve Blue Origin business goals while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with technical engineering and launch site operations to ensure successful integration/execution of customer requirements/expectations.
• Support business development opportunities for new and existing customers leading to new/follow on services.
• Manage the customer experience at the Integration Facility, ensuring all interactions meet high standards of satisfaction and professionalism.
• Monitor on-site operations to provide real-time status to on-site crews and update visual management boards with current job/program status.
• Work problems of diverse scope using detailed data analysis that will require complex decision making.
• Act as the hands-on gatekeeper for launch pad operations by orchestrating the tactical execution of all operations at the launch complex.
• Maintain situational awareness of all activities, interactions, hazards, weather, and personnel locations on the pad and will be accountable for facilitating the starting and stopping of operations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, aerospace, or another related degree or 4+ years related experience
• 3+ years managing complex, multi-disciplinary, fast-paced programs/projects.
• 3+ years industry experience with launch systems or satellite operations.
• Proven experience in meeting regulatory compliance while performing hazardous operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative, and under pressure in high consequence environments.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Experience with developing and executing hazardous operations procedures.
• Must be able to obtain DBIDS (Defense Biometric Identification System) Badge.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Ability to travel within U.S. and abroad.
• Able to work full-time schedule, overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Top Secret clearance with current SSBI & SCI eligibility.
• Experience with space vehicle to launch vehicle integration.
• Perform compliance assessment of system safety processes and products against 91-710 standards.
• Review and develop launch system safety engineering processes, identify hazards, and verify compliance with safety requirements.
• Experience working with government customers.
• Experience as the lead focal for regulatory compliance.
• Experience with aerospace launch and landing operations.
• Expert knowledge of USSF Manuals 91-710 and 91-201.
• Expert knowledge of Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).
• Experience coordinating with Space Launch Delta 45 Safety Office.

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.

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• 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

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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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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