Core Test EGSE Manager – Lunar Permanence
About The Position
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! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. The Test Engineering Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Lunar Core Components Test Equipment. Disciplines include electrical test equipment design (Electrical Ground Support Equipment - EGSE), avionics, and RF systems test. This role leads a consolidated EGSE team supporting all of Lunar, with a focus on the design, build, and commissioning of EGSE rack equipment. The selected candidate will integrate, coordinate, and triage engineering support across integrated product teams and test engineers. The Manager will lead their employees' professional development (e.g., performance evaluations, compensation and promotion management, and routine one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on career development. The successful candidate will work independently to develop solutions and perform as a lead test engineer executing test procedures, ensuring all steps and processes are followed, be accountable to the safety of the hardware and people involved in the test. This position nominally has about 25% travel with infrequent select periods up to 50% to support testing at remote sites .You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Permanence system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. 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!
Requirements
- 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
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field
Nice To Haves
- Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital vehicles or human rated spacecraft
- Experience interfacing EGSE with avionics components (e.g., flight computers, power distribution, RF/radios)
- Demonstrated drive to correct errors at their root and not pass them downstream
- Demonstrated effectiveness in implementing continuous improvement for processes, methods, and practices.
- Familiar with agile project management
- Experience with space vehicle design development and test
Responsibilities
- Lead a consolidated EGSE team supporting all of Lunar, with a focus on the design, build, and commissioning of EGSE rack equipment.
- Integrate, coordinate, and triage engineering support across integrated product teams and test engineers.
- Lead employees' professional development (e.g., performance evaluations, compensation and promotion management, and routine one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on career development.
- Develop solutions independently and perform as a lead test engineer executing test procedures, ensuring all steps and processes are followed.
- Be accountable to the safety of the hardware and people involved in the test.
Benefits
- 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.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
