Ordnance Coordinator III - New Glenn

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is hiring an Ordnance Coordinator to lead New Glenn Mission Operations and Orbital Launch Site ordnance systems management and to develop and execute launch-site ordnance operations. The position supports New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle, and works as part of a small team supporting Blue Origin’s Orbital Launch Site. The role requires attention to detail, organization, the ability to multitask, and a commitment to safe, repeatable spaceflight. The Ordnance Coordinator will manage relevant projects, coordinate with Operations leadership, support launch vehicle integration, and develop ordnance operations training materials. The position also requires obtaining a State of Florida User License or Blasters Permit.

Requirements

10 or more years of work experience with ordnance operations and inventory control.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to represent Blue Origin to customers in writing and in meetings.
Experience developing and executing launch operations procedures.
Must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylum status requirements.
Must be able to pass a background investigation for access to Cape Canaveral AFS.
Knowledge of BATF regulations.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Experience in a fast-moving environment, with good time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to represent the company internally and externally in a highly professional and credible manner.
Able to work a full-time schedule, overtime, on-call nights, weekends, and holidays.
Experience working with the requirements of AFMAN 91-201 and DESR 6055.09-M.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, and standing for extended periods of at least 8 hours.
Able to work in a harsh-climate environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
8 or more years of Operations experience in manufacturing, material management, and/or engineering.
5 or more years in a leadership role responsible for technical products, project cost, and schedule performance.
Flexibility to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends.
Experience with ERP systems.
Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Project management or scheduling experience with MS Project or Primavera P6.
Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Manager for the New Glenn Mission Operations ordnance program.
Lead and manage the New Glenn Mission Operations ordnance inventory.
Maintain DOT CFR 49 and IATA hazardous material shipping certification.
Track ordnance items from suppliers.
Arrange ordnance delivery and receipt.
Maintain the Master Ordnance List.
Assign serial numbers by vehicle using FIFO.
Schedule Service Life Testing (SLT).
Arrange ordnance shipments for testing, offsite work, and VAFB.
Coordinate ordnance receipt, storage, and delivery with Ordnance Services (Magazines).
Track ordnance lot status and testing.
Monitor industry notifications for similar ordnance systems, such as GIDEP.
Manage assigned projects, including project planning, development, change management, budget input and updates, and defining project deliverables to the Mission Execution Manager.
Coordinate assigned projects and day-to-day business relationships and expectations in conjunction with overall Operations deliverables.
Work with Operations managers to support and provide input into strategy, master schedules, and plans.
Promote root-cause problem solving to eliminate repeat issues.
Develop ordnance operations training materials for inclusion in the Blue Learning Management System.
Obtain a State of Florida User License or Blasters Permit.
Support launch vehicle integration operations at the Orbital Launch Site as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, and other factors.