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 relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment 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 is responsible for leading the test engineering team for test execution in support of New Glenn at the Orbital Launch Site in Merritt Island, FL. The Sr. Manager is a leader of a diverse and passionate team of engineers who perform test planning, procedure development, test execution and a variety of other test operations in support of space flight. The Sr. Manager works closely with all Blue Origin business units developing tests to prove vehicle systems operate as expected on Blue Origin vehicles and in space assets. The Sr. Manager integrates with Operations senior leaders and support organizations to plan, prepare, and conduct test operations safely and efficiently. The Sr. Manager is responsible for effectively planning and managing capital, overhead, and labor budgets, and managing capital improvement projects. Effective communications and long-term planning are vital to a successful Sr. Manager. Growing a passionate and technically able team to overcome any issues in an efficient manner is necessary for success of Blue Origin.
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!
Management Responsibilities:
Manage personnel at Blue Origin Rocket Park Production Facility to include recruiting, training, coaching, mentoring, developing, and retaining talent by following and developing performance management processes.
Create and establish clear and concise process plans to develop schedules and optimize Testing procedures and requirements, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and timelines.
Thoroughly understand and interpret requirements to support effective test operations, ensuring all tests meet specified standards and objectives.
Determine and allocate necessary resources – including personnel, equipment, and materials – to support all phases of product lifecycle, maximizing efficiency and productivity.
Promote teamwork, employee engagement, and good employee morale.
Manage Blue Origin GSE and Test Equipment, ensuring their capability and readiness is established to always support engineering needs.
Be an exemplar of Blue Leadership Principles, focusing on demonstrating operational excellence.
Be the focal point for all test engineering stakeholder teams and coordinate daily and weekly test plans.
Support testing as required, adjusting your schedule to support testing and maximize efficiency
Demonstrate high standards in test operations and work cooperatively with a diverse team of Integration Technicians, Design Engineers, Test and Flight Ops counterparts, Quality Specialists, and other stakeholders to ensure requirements are met.
Assist in the preparation and presentation of test status and initiatives to help communicate inwards and outwards across the organization.
Prepare quantitative strategic plans to ensure the targets are met, and leverage team skills and capabilities to implement and track progress against the plans.
Lead capital, overhead, and labor budget planning and execution.
Qualifications:
BS degree in engineering or related field
5+ years in an operations environment in large industry, petrochemical, or aerospace facilities
Prior experience as manager of an engineering team in a fast-paced environment
Strong background in fluids or avionics engineering and/or testing
Strong project management, and team leadership
Outstanding technical and non-technical writing and verbal skills
Demonstrated leadership in establishing a high performing safety culture
Demonstrated habitual drive to correct errors at their root and not pass them downstream
Demonstrated effectiveness in setting high standards of performance and holding teams accountable
Demonstrated effectiveness in implementing continuous improvement to improve processes, methods and practices
Demonstrated effectiveness in conflict-resolution and an ability to bring a group to a decision
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:
Demonstrated technical expertise in space vehicle qualification testing.
Knowledge of fabrication and integration processes, systems engineering and quality control practices.
MS in engineering or PMP certifications
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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