Director – Mission Management

BLUE ORIGIN

. Led both internal and external technical projects from proposal through completion .

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,618 - $237,473 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
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
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementmission integrationpayload requirementsInterface Control Documentregulatory complianceIntegrated Master Schedulelaunch systemssatellite operationscross-functional team leadershipcontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

customer experiencecommunicationleadershiporganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingnegotiationadaptabilityattention to detailtime management

Certifications

B.S. in Engineering