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Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly-2nd Shift

Posted on 9/10/2024

Blue Origin

Blue Origin

5,001-10,000 employees

Commercial space tourism and suborbital flights

Aerospace

Senior, Expert

Merritt Island, FL, USA

Position located at Orbital Launch Site Manufacturing Complex on Florida’s Space Coast.

Category
Research & Development
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • 5+ years’ experience planning and managing transport operations of critical flight hardware and oversized loads including personnel management to support all transport operations.
  • 5+ years’ experience operating large transport equipment such as SPMTs, large tugs/trailers, and AGVs
  • 5+ years’ experience lifting, rigging, and securing large and heavy loads
  • Well versed in reading and understand engineering drawings and documentation to ensure that loads, loading methods, load securing, and load transport comply with transport plans
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Work directly with engineers to plan and execute transportation operations
  • Responsible for providing direction to technical personnel and verify that all work is being performed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with quality standards
  • Manage, direct, and support assembly, disassembly, and configuration of Modular Trailers and SPMT (Scheuerle, KAMAG) in any configuration required for equipment or component transportation
  • Efficiently and safely carry out loading and offloading of large loads. This could include lifting, installing, rigging, and weighing large heavy loads
  • Plan and execute transport operation with a safety oriented approach to identify and eliminate potential injuries and accidents
  • Create an operational execution schedule identifying resource risks, tooling, equipment and rigging needs, scheduling cranes and operators, and coordinating all transport equipment including rental equipment
  • Manage certification and periodic maintenance of lifting tools and associated support equipment.
  • Perform pre-mission dry runs to ensure functionality and operational readiness of transportation equipment and personnel
  • Plan and manage Material Handling Equipment (MHE) while maintaining OSHA and ASME requirements associated with equipment and rigging
  • Operate transport and handling equipment as necessary (heavy transporters, tractor units, MHE)
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, training, planning and directing work

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and enjoy stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin not only provides space tourism but is also developing advanced rocket engines and technologies for potential sales to other aerospace companies and government agencies. The company's goal is to lead in the commercial spaceflight market while expanding into lunar landers and other space exploration technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$221.7M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful missions like NS-25 and historic flights with figures like Ed Dwight enhance Blue Origin's brand and public appeal.
  • The company's involvement in NASA's Artemis Moon missions and development of the Orbital Reef space station opens up lucrative government contracts and partnerships.
  • Blue Origin's reusable rocket technology reduces costs and increases the frequency of spaceflights, making space tourism more accessible over time.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost of space tourism tickets limits the market to affluent individuals, potentially slowing growth.
  • Intense competition from companies like SpaceX and emerging startups could erode Blue Origin's market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin's focus on suborbital space tourism with reusable rockets like New Shepard sets it apart from competitors primarily targeting orbital missions.
  • The company's strong backing by Jeff Bezos provides significant financial stability and credibility in the emerging space tourism market.
  • Blue Origin's development of advanced space technologies, such as the Blue Moon lunar lander and Orbital Reef space station, diversifies its revenue streams beyond just space tourism.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability

INACTIVE