Sr Director, Launch Recovery
Core
Own the strategy, operational execution, and organizational leadership for fleet and shore-side operations that catch the New Glenn booster at sea, bring it home, and hand it off for its next launch.
Role type
Senior Director, Launch Recovery Operations
Builds
Reusable rocket booster recovery fleet and shore-side operations
Domain
Aerospace / Maritime Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
fleet operations strategy, maritime operations leadership, budget and resource management, multidisciplinary team leadership, operational tempo improvement, safety culture development, Coast Guard regulations knowledge, high-stakes decision making, executive communication, hands-on operational execution
Preferred skills
retired U.S. Navy officer experience (Captain O-6 or equivalent)
Technologies
AI tools for engineering workload reduction
Responsibilities
Own strategy and standards for at-sea booster recovery and vessel operations; Architect roadmap for scaling recovery operations to a multi-vessel fleet; Oversee complete lifecycle of recovery operations from capture to handoff; Manage technical and schedule risk across the recovery portfolio; Build and lead a high-performing organization of leaders and crews; Drive cross-functional integration with vehicle design and launch infrastructure.
