Mission Management Director - New Glenn
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
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-liftorbital launch vehicle
capable ofroutinelycarrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit,
geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar,and beyond.Its first stage
is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designedfrom the beginningto
be human-capable.As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished
team of experts, you will lead the New Glenn execution of external
customer contracts. You will share in the team's impact on all
aspects of New Glenn launch vehicle development.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!
Responsibilities:
- Led both internal and external technical projects from proposal
through completion
- Work closely with launch operations and launch systems groups
to ensure the successful integration of payload requirements:
- Primary point of contact for mission integration and launch
contracts
- Integration of customer requirements and development of mission
Interface Control Document
- Program leadership to ensure payload system requirement
validation and implementation with the technical teams
- Interface with external customers through the mission
integration phase and ensuring excellent customer experience
- Manage large complex tasks and diverse teams
- Management of regulatory requirements such as
FAA/ITAR/Range
- Support Business Development interactions with external
customers leading to mission integration and launch contracts
- Lead spacecraft integration and launch contracts ensuring Blue
Origin commitments are met on time, on budget, and with
success
- Integrate customer requirements into New Glenn development and
launch services
- Lead all payload-to-launch vehicle integration meetings and
mission readiness reviews
- Participate in proposal and contract development
- Develop resource-loaded mission Integrated Master Schedule
(IMS)and coordinate progress with customerMinimum Qualifications:
- B.S. in Engineering field
- 10+ years managing complex, multi-disciplinary, fast-paced,
aerospace projects
- 5+ years of industry experience in launch system or satellite
operations
- Ability to travel within the U.S. and abroad
- 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.Preferred Qualifications:
- Top Secret clearance with current SSBI & SCI Eligibility,
preferred
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, team building, and
people management skills
- Experience in the development of launch vehicles
- Experience in working with government customersCompensation
Range for:CA applicants is $185,094.00-$259,131.60;CO applicants is
$175,266.00-$245,372.40;WA applicants is
$185,094.00-$259,131.60Other site ranges may differApplications
will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is
closed.Inclusivity StatementDon'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.Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue
Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident
(i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the
U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.BenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to
attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse,
and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on
the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We
support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that
fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees
recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees
with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and
conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic
factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or
characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue
Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with
criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal,
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the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in
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