Mission Specialist II - Glenn

Position: Mission Specialist II - New Glenn
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 low-Earth orbit, geostationary 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 support integration of current and future New Glenn customers by supporting new business opportunity analysis, customer tours and engagements, and facilitating cross-functional proposal development. You will support organizational efforts enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, customer focus, 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 include but are not limited to:

* Engage with customers and across internal functions to facilitate meetings/readiness reviews at various Blue Origin sites (coordinate content with POCs, visitor badges, catering, escorts, etc.)

* Lead both internal and external technical projects from proposal through completion

* Support responses to business development opportunities and onboarding of new customers

* Participate in proposal and contract development

* Integrate customer requirements into New Glenn development and launch services

Minimum Qualifications

* B.S. in engineering or technical field, or related field with relevant experience

* Experience developing customer proposals and/or contract execution

* 3+ years managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects

* 1+ years of experience in launch system or satellite operations

* Ability to travel within U.S. and abroad

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications

* Strategic thinker, experience translating strategy to execution

* Ability to influence and lead change within the organization

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $

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.

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 (CDL drivers only), 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…