Vehicle Manager/Refurb

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Blue Origin is seeking a Launch Vehicle Manager (LVM) to join our New Glenn GS1 booster Refurbishment Team. In this role, you will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of orbital spaceflight and scientific payload research. Demonstrating your ability to coordinate and complete sophisticated technical projects, you will orchestrate the refurbishment, upgrade, and pre-launch preparations of a New Glenn Booster, culminating in your Go/No-Go recommendation on readiness for stage integration and flight. Starting with a freshly-returned launch vehicle from spaceflight, you will help develop the schedule, coordinate assets, help lead the execution of post-flight vehicle health checks, be responsible for the execution of all planned and unplanned activities across the vehicle. You will iterate upon the published detailed plan to achieve flight-readiness of the launch vehicle by the manifested launch date. This will include working closely with dozens of technicians and engineers on both overall strategic flow management, as well day-to-day tactical planning. You implement the plan and react swiftly to emergent issues. This job is based in Cape Canaveral, FL. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• 4+ years of demonstrated technical expertise in the operation or maintenance of military aviation, aerospace, marine, automotive, or ground support systems in one or more of the following subject areas: propulsion, pneumatics, cryogenics, avionics, hydraulics, life support, test engineering, launch operations
• Outstanding technical communication abilities, both written and verbal, to wide audiences of varying backgrounds
• Unwavering dedication to “doing every job right”, no matter how small
• Strong planning, organization, and coordination skills in a real-time operations environment
• Ability to solve multiple subsystem issues while maintaining situational awareness of the integrated system impacts
• Ability to support occasional off shift work schedules during launch campaigns
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of demonstrated technical expertise in the operation or maintenance of aerospace, marine, automotive, or ground support systems in one or more of the following subject areas: propulsion, pneumatics, cryogenics, avionics, hydraulics, life support, test engineering, launch operations
• Experience operating or maintaining vehicles in aerospace, land, or marine environments
• Experience developing, writing and updating operating procedures
• PMP certification

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed