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Day of Launch Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Required) - Senior Verified today

Blue Origin · 3 Locations · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-24
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Day of Launch Systems Engineer for Blue Ring Spacecraft

Blue Origin's Blue National Security division is seeking a Senior Day of Launch Systems Engineer to own and execute all day-of-launch activities for the Blue Ring spacecraft. You will serve as the primary integrator between the spacecraft team, launch vehicle provider, Space Launch Delta 45, and Space Force Mission Assurance, ensuring every stakeholder is aligned, every contingency is planned, and every countdown runs with precision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of mission rehearsals (Integrated Crew Exercises, Mission Dress Rehearsals, Tabletops) to ensure Day of Launch readiness
  • Develop technical products including countdown timelines, rehearsal timelines, and anomaly plans
  • Interface with launch stakeholders including Space Vehicle Contractor, Processing facility, Space Launch Delta 45, Launch Vehicle, and Space Force Mission Assurance
  • Prepare, coordinate, and manage launch-site control rooms, seating charts, resources, and timelines
  • Write all launch scripts for all personnel on console, including internal team and customer
  • Manage the launch countdown sequence in coordination with spacecraft team and launch vehicle provider
  • Manage and integrate voice, data, timing, and video requirements for all Day of Launch personnel
  • Lead Rehearsal Anomaly Team for all missions, including creation of green cards for launch contingency planning
  • Execute individual exercises from on-console position and provide guidance as needed
  • Prepare spacecraft team for day of launch per NSSL standards
  • Develop, validate, integrate, and verify execution of Program Requirements Document
  • Coordinate contingency responses for any anomalies
  • Create hardware recovery plan in event of launch anomaly
  • Work with payload providers to determine launch commit criteria

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. or equivalent experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or relevant technical field
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in systems engineering principles and execution
  • Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication and organizational skills
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. degree in relevant technical field
  • 15 years of related experience
  • Experience running mission rehearsals and Integrated Crew Exercises
  • Experience working with Space Launch Delta 45 and Space Force to support launch activities

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay range: CO $133,500-$186,898.95; WA $145,188-$203,263.20. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program, stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week), up to 4 weeks paid time off annually, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Additional Information

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Travel up to 25% may be required for customer meetings, integration activities, and launch support
  • Applications accepted on ongoing basis until requisition closed