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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 is part of the New Glenn Strategic Capabilities organization that provides support to business units with a focus on the planning, design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you support short and long-term strategic planning for launch infrastructure corporate-wide. Launch Infrastructure Strategy staff support all program phases beginning with preliminary assistance with concepts of operation, integration planning and system test planning, design and development activities followed by build, integration, verification, and transition to operations events.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has significant industry experience with launch infrastructure and launch site development, including experience with developing concept of operations, launch site layouts, launch site master planning, launch site development studies and analysis, rough order of magnitude cost estimates, and project management.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support long term strategic launch infrastructure planning for suborbital and orbital launch vehicle programs.
• Support strategic coordination between the business units and the corporate strategy team.
• Lead special projects, as required, to support strategic corporate initiatives.
• Prepare infrastructure cost estimates, site layouts, conceptual explosive site plans, master plans, site selection studies, and analysis reports/memos.
• Work with the system architects of launch vehicle programs to analyze infrastructure requirements on a near-term, short-term, and long-term basis.
• Develop project management plans and lead project teams in support of launch infrastructure initiatives.
• Facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders and provide periodic status reporting.
• When required, oversee the solicitation, selection and project management of planning, design, and environmental consultants.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related technical subject area
• 10+ years of experience in launch infrastructure planning, design, project management
• Experience working with State and Federal Agencies, such as Space Florida, Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, and the Department of Defense.
• Track record of delivering products, on schedule and in budget
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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- Please use the best HR language here

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with infrastructure requirements for space launch vehicle systems, ground support equipment, site civil, structural, and support facilities
• Experience with CAD and 3D modeling software
• Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercial launch site regulations
• Familiarity with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations
• Familiarity with maritime operations

Special Mentions:

• Occasional travel may be required as part of business operations or launch infrastructure development

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.

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.

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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