Responsibilities
- Serve as the single accountable owner for all aspects of the ROV program — requirements, design, fabrication, testing, commissioning, and turnover to the New Glenn launch operations team
- Provide forward path, program status, and anomaly resolution updates to senior leadership with clarity and confidence
- Lead the full design lifecycle of the ROV system, including mechanical structures, fluid systems, robotics, end effectors, control systems, and communication architecture
- Develop and manage system-level requirements derived from New Glenn launch operations, pad safety constraints, and mission objectives
- Drive trade studies and design decisions that optimize performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational safety
- Oversee development of the ROV's remote operation capabilities, sensor suites, manipulator systems, and communication architecture
- Establish and maintain a rigorous design verification and validation (V&V) strategy through all phases of development
- Plan and conduct design reviews at each technical milestone — including PDR, CDR, and TRR — to ensure technical readiness and alignment with program requirements
- Partner closely with Launch Operations, Pad Engineering, Safety & Mission Assurance, Software Engineering, and Systems Engineering to ensure the ROV design meets all operational and safety requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience with demonstrated leadership of complex technical programs
- Proven experience leading the design and development of robotic systems, remote operated vehicles, or autonomous ground equipment
- Demonstrated ability to own a program end-to-end with accountability for technical performance, cost, and schedule
- Experience driving hardware from concept through manufacturing, test, and operational deployment
- Exceptional communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing engineering teams
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if required
Nice to Have
- Master's degree or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
- Experience in launch vehicle ground support equipment or aerospace launch operations
- Background in hazardous operations robotics (e.g., nuclear, oil & gas, defense, subsea)
- Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System), real-time control systems, or autonomous vehicle frameworks
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic actuation systems
- Knowledge of NFPA, MIL-STD, or NASA safety standards applicable to launch pad operations
- Prior experience as a Single Threaded Leader, Program Manager, or Chief Engineer with full lifecycle accountability
- Passion for space exploration and a personal drive to enable humanity's future in space
Benefits
- 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.
Additional Information
- Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
