Lunar Operations Training Lead - Test and Flight Operations

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! 

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 part of Lunar Permanence mission operations, which develops the mission operations systems, training and procedures that support Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. 

As the Lead of our mission operations training team, you will have overall responsibility for a team establishing the training and certification programs for flight controllers and astronauts who operate our lunar lander vehicles. Working with the Director of Mission Operations and the vehicle engineering teams, you will develop training plans, standards, schedules and support budget development. You will work directly with NASA training teams to establish a plan for astronaut training and certification. You will collaborate with a diverse team to create technical curriculum, conduct lessons, and evaluate and certify candidates for operational positions. With the support of engineers throughout the lunar program, you will lead the development of simulators, mockups and other training tools that will be used to ensure that operators are fully prepared to execute the ambitious missions of the lunar program.

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!

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Lead a growing team of training engineers, simulator developers and mockup experts to create a high-quality training and certification program for Astronauts and flight controllers Deliver training plans, standards, simulator hardware, mockups and other training tools on time and on budget Set priorities and establish schedules for the development and execution of mission operations training activities Lead a team to develop a technical curriculum that includes various modalities such as eLearning, on-the-job training, hands-on training with hardware-in-the-loop simulators and mockups, classroom and virtual training, and flight crew vehicle simulators Establish and enforce certification standards for Astronauts and flight controllers in various roles Evaluate flight controller and crew proficiency and currency for mission operations Ensure the training team maintains accurate, auditable records of flight controller teams and crew training completion Establish a culture of inclusion and teamwork Work in an environment with tight deadlines and time-critical deliverables

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. or B.A. degree in a relevant field – such as engineering, instructional design, education, or communication 5+ years experience with developing technical curriculum for an operational environment 2+ years of experience leading a team Experience writing training course materials (lesson objectives and plans, evaluation criteria, hands-on training activities) Experience authoring training plans, maintenance and operations manuals, and other technical documents Excellent written and verbal communications skills 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience training and developing operations personnel and/or astronauts for human spaceflight missions and/or related programs Experience utilizing spacecraft computer simulations for training Experience in developing malfunction cases for training Basic systems engineering experience – such as requirements development and execution of verification and validation Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and other project management software tools Knowledge of major spacecraft subsystems and related mean time between failure (MTBF) engineering analysis to aid in focusing on relevant training scenarios Experience with scripting languages such as Python Experience with robotic space missions or human spaceflight Experience with tracking, scheduling and reporting training status using a Training Management System

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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