Launch Vehicle Operations Technician Manager

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

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

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will manage the Launch Vehicle Operations technician team to process flight hardware, perform launch vehicle mate and vehicle processing, participate in integrated testing, and closeout operations. You will share in our team's impact on all aspects of launch vehicle operations. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities:

• Manage/support/perform Launch Vehicle Operations technical functions (working manager)
• Review/Edit operations procedures for integration of launch vehicle flight hardware and maintenance of ground support equipment.
• Manage a large group of qualified technicians to perform processing activities in the Integration Facility hangar, Transporter Erector and Launch Pad interacting with Launch and Pad engineering teams.
• Assist with hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of flight hardware, avionics equipment, fluid systems, ordnance and hydrazine systems and equipment.
• Manage the Launch Ops maintenance & calibration program with a wide range of support equipment and tools.
• Develop and maintain launch vehicle GSE per maintenance schedule.
• Act as primary focal for all equipment, tooling, and consumable procurements.
• Participate in development and implementation of mission unique solutions to flight vehicle process requirements.
• Closely collaborate with engineers and technicians from various payload vehicle and ground system disciplines on a daily basis
• Perform ordnance handling, checkout, installation, and connection.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace related engineering discipline
• A minimum of 5 years' specialized launch vehicle operations experience with large integration and/or the development of booster operations.
• Experience supervising technicians at various skill levels.
• Knowledge of Space Force regulations.
• Knowledge of operating overhead bridge cranes.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, customer relation skills, and presentation skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision to develop and manage several tasks and schedules simultaneously.
• Must be able to travel to other Blue Origin offices, alternate launch site, and customer facilities (within and outside the United States)
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Position requires lifting (35-lbs), climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying, and standing for extended periods (8 hours min.)
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends, when needed to support test or launch campaign timelines.

Desired

• Certified to operate equipment such as aerial lifts, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Direct experience with engines, boosters, and umbilical operations.
• Direct experience with hypergolic fuel operations to include SCAPE certifications.
• Direct experience hands-on experience with ordnance handling, checkout installation, and electrical connection.
• Experience developing and executing launch operations procedures.
• Experience with lifting/handling GSE, environmental control systems operations.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
• Highly detail oriented, diligent, hard working with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with persons with diverse backgrounds.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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