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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

This position entails overseeing Lunar Integration and Test Engineers while also acting as a test engineer for the Avionics Systems Test team. As manager, you will guide a skilled and multifaceted team of engineers as they integrate hardware and software to carry out developmental and verification tests on components and vehicle subsystems.

Position nominally has about 10% travel with infrequent select periods up to 50% to support testing at remote sites.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and oversee the Avionics Test Engineering group, supporting a variety of testing initiatives from component-level to full vehicle integration.
• Recruit, hire, manage a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team.
• Mentor and develop staff, identifying training needs and career growth opportunities.
• People management is intended to be 50% of the scope of work for this role.The number of assigned personnel will be adjusted to maintain a ratio of no more than 12-15 employees.
• 50% of scope will be in executing as a test engineer supporting integration and test activities.
• You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program.
• You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Minimum 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 aerospace.
• Strong understanding of avionics components, systems and integration testing principles.
• Demonstrated leadership in establishing a high-performing safety culture.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital vehicles or human rated spacecraft.
• Demonstrated drive to correct errors at their root and not pass them downstream.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in implementing continuous improvement for processes, methods, and practices.
• Familiarity with industry-standard test equipment and software.
• Experience with space vehicle design development and test.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $136,620-$191,268

Other site ranges may differ

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

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

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