Director, Launch Infrastructure Development

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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will lead a team that is accountable for delivering launch complex infrastructure for Blue Origin’s New Glenn vehicle. In this role leading a multi discipline team you will be responsible for design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of mechanical, structural, fluids, and electrical systems. Additionally, the team is responsible for site coordination, permitting and interfacing with regulatory agencies. The team develops integrated cost and schedules and is accountable for project execution.

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!

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in engineering; or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience with project and construction management
• 3+ years of experience in people management
• Demonstrated experience leading teams on complex projects through design, construction, and commissioning activities
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, electrical, and fluid system design and construction
• Demonstrated ability to build a culture that encourages and enables others to build skills and develop their careers.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand the organization’s vision and flow that into practical strategies for making priority decisions to drive results, simplify designs and meet deadlines
• Experience in resource management, including budget and headcount planning and execution
• Experience in project management and reporting, including EAC and annual planning
• Experience in schedule development for complex integrated facilities
• Experience in construction management, including procurement, contracts, quality, safety, and project closeout
• Experience in risk and opportunities management
• Organized, self-starter, capable or breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks
• Exhibit excellent judgement and be comfortable making high-quality and high-velocity decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt and excel in a changing and growing environment
• Proven effective leadership and mentoring
• Ability to travel in support of supplier management

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing launch complex ground system design and conducting related operations
• Experience in industrial construction projects
• Knowledge of mechanical and fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators and pumps for cryogenics, propellants, and other fluids)
• Familiar with Building Codes, ASME and NFPA
• Certified Project Management Professional
• Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)
• Experience with Newforma Project Center
• Experience working with DOD, USAF, and/or NASA

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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.

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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