Launch Operations Controller II

Application close date:

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

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.

Join the pioneering team at New Glenn’s Orbital Launch Site, where our core values are safety, teamwork, excellence, and leadership. At LC-36, you'll play a pivotal role in historic missions, collaborating with a world-class team dedicated to propelling New Glenn to unparalleled heights. Blue Origin’s journey to space begins here.

As a key member of our dynamic team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, your role is to coordinate and deconflict launch complex activities. This includes vehicle refurbishment and processing, pad maintenance, hardware and test equipment kitting, deconfliction of hazardous zones, and integration/testing for multiple projects.

Additionally, as a Launch Operations Controller you will assist in the development of the integration/testing flows and processing plans based on the program schedule, customer need dates, labor, and equipment resource availability. Launch Controllers are skilled in deconfliction, task management and prioritization, and collaborating with cross functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and coordinate on-site operations, providing real-time status updates to crews and maintaining visual management boards.
• Ensure timely availability and delivery of parts and equipment to support scheduled operations.
• Analyze complex data to resolve varied scope issues and make informed decisions.
• Oversee and tactically execute all launch pad operations, ensuring situational awareness regarding activities, hazards, weather, and personnel.
• Collaborate closely with launch vehicle processing, refurbishment operations, and ground operations teams to address facility constraints and schedule resource usage.
• Assist in developing integration/testing flows and processing plans aligned with program schedules and resource availability.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, production, control, planning, dispatch, and/or schedule execution, with a preference for space/aerospace operations.
• High digital literacy, with a basic understanding of Microsoft Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, act decisively, and communicate effectively in high-paced environments.
• Willingness to work full-time, including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must pass a security background check for work at federal reservations.
• Physically able to work in environments with potential exposure to weather, mechanical parts, and industrial conditions.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with launch operations at a launch complex.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project).
• Expertise with Material Requirements Planning/Enterprise Resource Planning software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with Space Launch Delta 45 Range Operations Squadron and Cape Canaveral operations.

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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• 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
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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. 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, sex, 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, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.