Blue Origin
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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
Our Mission:
To build sustainable infrastructure for transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. As Test Engineering Manager in our System Test team, you will mentor, train, and lead a team that is developing the tests we will execute on our Lunar Lander vehicle. Working under the Vehicle Test Director, you will ensure tests are planned, prepared, and executed as needed to support the program. Your role includes the complete life cycle: develop schedules, manage risks, and collaborate with internal and external suppliers to ensure our test solution meets requirements and risk posture of the program.
Responsibilities
Train, mentor, and lead the team developing the Lunar Lander test campaign
Oversee development of test plans, test procedures, and test reports
Support test campaigns from spacecraft components all the way up to integrated vehicle level
Provide technical leadership and solve challenging problems while ensuring 100% safe operations
Develop schedules, manage risks, and create risk mitigation plans.
Qualifications
Experience designing, testing, troubleshooting, and/or operating complicated aerospace systems
Experience leading a team of engineers
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or an equivalent related field
Typically 8 or more years of experience
Ability to travel as needed to support test planning and execution
Ability to support odd hours and long weeks during test execution
Desired
M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
Systems Engineering experience (requirements, interface definition, verification, validation)
Experience on NASA programs and human spaceflight programs
Experience leading system-level tests campaigns on large spacecraft
Experience with scripting (Python or other scripting language)
Experience with software tools such as DOORS Next Generation, Cameo, MATLAB/Simulink, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Creo, and Windchill
Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? We are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification, 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.
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) ≥ 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, 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.
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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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 and dedicated workforce. 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. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Do not include personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Quality Assurance
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Our Mission:
To build sustainable infrastructure for transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. As Test Engineering Manager in our System Test team, you will mentor, train, and lead a team that is developing the tests we will execute on our Lunar Lander vehicle. Working under the Vehicle Test Director, you will ensure tests are planned, prepared, and executed as needed to support the program. Your role includes the complete life cycle: develop schedules, manage risks, and collaborate with internal and external suppliers to ensure our test solution meets requirements and risk posture of the program.
Responsibilities
Train, mentor, and lead the team developing the Lunar Lander test campaign
Oversee development of test plans, test procedures, and test reports
Support test campaigns from spacecraft components all the way up to integrated vehicle level
Provide technical leadership and solve challenging problems while ensuring 100% safe operations
Develop schedules, manage risks, and create risk mitigation plans.
Qualifications
Experience designing, testing, troubleshooting, and/or operating complicated aerospace systems
Experience leading a team of engineers
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or an equivalent related field
Typically 8 or more years of experience
Ability to travel as needed to support test planning and execution
Ability to support odd hours and long weeks during test execution
Desired
M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
Systems Engineering experience (requirements, interface definition, verification, validation)
Experience on NASA programs and human spaceflight programs
Experience leading system-level tests campaigns on large spacecraft
Experience with scripting (Python or other scripting language)
Experience with software tools such as DOORS Next Generation, Cameo, MATLAB/Simulink, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Creo, and Windchill
Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? We are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification, 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.
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) ≥ 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, 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.
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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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 and dedicated workforce. 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. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Do not include personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Quality Assurance
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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