Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of professionals, you will be responsible for training those working all aspects of flight operations including flight ops engineers, fellow instructors, AI&T, and engineering support. The training team is essential to ensuring consistent, repeatable, and reliable mission support.

In this role, you will design, develop and execute the lessons, training events, and rehearsals (including nominal and off-nominal simulator scenarios) needed to ensure our mission operations are effective and highly successful. In-Space Systems is comprised of several different types of spacecrafts, which requires a wide range of training topics and modalities. You will also support development for future training infrastructure and scalability, such as simulation software and automation.

You will enjoy a fast-paced dynamic environment, contributing innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to positively impact safe spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute training for the ops controllers, engineering support, AI&T, launch services operators, and payload customers for all vehicles within the In-Space System program. Training modalities will include lessons, hands-on events, and on-site rehearsals.
• Lead specific training areas or initiatives and take direction from senior staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing flight vehicle systems, ground software, flight control operators, and payload customers when developing training to ensure it is relevant and supports successful mission support.
• Run the simulator and training assets as needed for hands-on, practice, and rehearsal events.
• Define requirements and support development of future training simulators, interfaces, and other training assets.
• Evaluate console operator proficiency and currency for mission support; develop ad hoc and contingency training as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of operator training completion.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S in engineering, education, or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in developing and executing training for mission support operators and engineers in a space oriented, military, or government environment
• Strong facilitation and communication skills to lead technical training and debriefs Experience writing training course materials (lesson objective and plans, evaluation criteria, hands-on training activities)
• Ability to travel to support training activities as needed. Typically,
• Ability to support varied workday hours. Training may be required off hours or in shifts to accommodate time zones and work schedules. On-call support may also be required
• Self-starter with strong coordination skills that is comfortable working programs with varying training needs. Must be able to initiate, track, manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks and jobs
• A consistent track record of working optimally with a multi-disciplinary team, and building strong working relationships within the organization and across multiple groups
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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

Desired:

• M.S. in Engineering, education, or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in developing and executing training for mission support operators and engineers in a space oriented, military, or government environment
• Experience supporting mission operations (e.g., console ops, spacecraft/ground systems)
• Experience with Fox Training Management System or other TMS.
• Experience defining requirements for and integrating simulators or other training assets.
• Experience defining and tracking training effectiveness metrics and continuously improve training content over time
• Excellent digital literacy with the ability to learn and apply new software tools as required

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

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.

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 holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.