Manager, Integration and Test - Lunar Permanence

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!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are unwaveringly dedicated to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This role involves managing Lunar Integration and Test Engineers in Florida or Huntsville, as well as leading test design and implementation for Lunar Lander spacecraft. The chosen candidate will coordinate engineering support across integrated product teams and system-level test engineers. The people management scope entails recruiting, hiring, and mentoring a diverse team, while also overseeing their professional development and providing career guidance. The technical scope entails collaborating with design and systems engineers to plan tests for vehicle subsystems and ensuring these tests align with relevant requirements. The successful candidate will work independently as a test engineer, developing test procedures and prioritizing safety. Some travel may be required, particularly for testing at remote sites, but it is estimated to be around 10%, with occasional periods of up to 50% travel.

We are seeking an individual who can apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to make a positive impact on safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is a must!

Qualifications:

• 2+ years managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for career management of employees
• 6+ years of experience in at least one specialty area applicable to space flight
• Experience leading multidisciplinary development and verification tests, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost
• Demonstrated leadership in establishing a high-performing safety culture
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A B.S. degree in an engineering field, or equivalent experience, is required
• 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

Desired:

• Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital vehicles or human rated spacecraft
• Demonstrated drive to identify and address errors at their source rather than allowing them to propagate further.
• Demonstrated efficiency in implementing continuous improvement for processes, methods, and practices.
• Familiar with agile project management
• Experience with space vehicle design development and test

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

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