Director - Mission Management

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single‑configuration, heavy‑lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to LEO, GEO transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human‑capable. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will lead the New Glenn Mission Management efforts to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. 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 our relationship with customers and enable integration and launch of their payloads. 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 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 customer Minimum 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 Proven experience in leading cross‑functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives Ability to travel within the U.S. and abroad Preferred Qualifications Exceptional leadership, organizational, team building, and people management skills Strategic thinker with a detail‑oriented approach Ability to influence and lead change within the organization Experience in the development of launch vehicles Experience in working with government customers Compensation Range CA applicants: $169,624.00 – $237,473.25 CO applicants: $160,618.00 – $224,864.85 WA applicants: $169,624.00 – $237,473.25 Other site ranges may differ 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. 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