At [Company], 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 is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.
New Shepard Flight Directors lead the teams that conduct New Shepard human spaceflight operations. 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 [Company]’s processes and culture, and consistently strive to realize operational excellence within all [Company] test and flight operations teams. Those selected as a Flight Director embody the best of [Company]'s Leadership Principles and must have sufficient experience to serve as an operational leader for [Company]’s human spaceflight program. It is an honor and a privilege to be a Flight Director, and it is your paramount duty to represent the best of [Company]. 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
This position is based in Launch Site One or Kent. As launch operations in New Shepard increase, we anticipate this role working on shift rotation in Texas within two years. Until that change, frequent travel is required, estimated to be at least 25% of the time.
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 as a Front Room Console Operator, Console Lead, or Test Director
Experience as an instructor or trainer for high risk, high consequence operations
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $164,682.00-$230,554.80