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Blue Origin LLC Flight Director in Seattle, Washington
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 a part of the Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations. We are a small, passionate, and accomplished team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in increasing access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Flight Directors lead the teams that conduct Blue Origin flight operations across New Shepard, New Glenn and orbital and lunar Programs.Flight Directors are ultimately responsible for the safety and success of our customers, our team, and our missions. They serve as the standard bearers for Blue Origin's processes and culture, and consistently strive to realize operational excellence within all Blue Origin test and flight operations teams. Those selected as a Flight Director embody the best of Blue Origin's Leadership Principles and must have sufficient experience to serve as an operational leader for all Blue Origin programs. It is an honor and a privilege to be a Flight Director, and it is your paramount duty to represent the best of Blue Origin. To become a Flight Director, submit an application through Workday containing your resume describing how you meet the qualifications listed below. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical subject 10+ years of relevant, progressively responsible work experience, to include leading high consequence operations 3+ years' experience working on console in control rooms for spaceflight, aircraft flight test, or similar environments Experience in Spacecraft or Launch vehicle integrated vehicle performance Experience leading an integrated team in a high-cadence, high-consequence environment Experience in decision making based upon timeline management, technical performance, and overall risk. Familiarity with systems and subsystems common to aircraft or space vehicles Experience with formal communications protocols such as those used in control rooms or aviation Comfortable making safety-critical decisions in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically while managing changing priorities Exhibits the ability to earn the trust of others and have background demonstrating operational excellence Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 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: Master's degree in a technical subject 15+ years of relevant, progressively responsible work experience, to include multiple years leading high consequence operations 5+ years experience working on console in control rooms for spaceflight, aircraft flight test, or similar environments Experience working in On-Orbit operations Experience working as a Front Room Console Operator, Console Lead, or Test Director Experience as an instructor or trainer for high risk, high consequence operations Tra