Senior Manager, Test Operations

Blue Origin•Van Horn, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Test Operations leads Blue Origin’s Giant Engine Experiment (GEEx) engine test stand near Van Horn, Texas. The role leads a team of engineers and technicians conducting tests on LH2 and LOX engines and works with Blue Origin business units to develop tests for in-space fluid and engine systems. In partnership with Test Operations senior leaders and support organizations, the Senior Manager plans, prepares, and conducts safe and efficient operations on a multi-cell test stand. The position directs the GEEx test engineering team and its technical work, including test planning and procedures, data reduction and review, test facility design and operation, and resolution of fluid and instrumentation system issues. It also oversees capital, overhead, and labor budget planning and execution, capital improvement projects, schedule and cost management, safety and process improvement, and test-stand configuration management. The role requires effective communication, long-term planning, and a strong commitment to quality and safe human spaceflight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years as a manager or lead of a technical team.
At least 12 years in an operations environment in large industry, petrochemical, or aerospace facilities.
Strong background in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
Strong project management and team leadership skills.
Outstanding technical and non-technical writing and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership in establishing a high-performing safety culture.
Habitually drives correction of errors at their root rather than passing them downstream.
Experience setting high performance standards and holding teams accountable.
Effectiveness implementing continuous improvement to improve processes, methods, and practices.
Effectiveness in conflict resolution and ability to bring a group to a decision.
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.

Nice To Haves

Technical expertise in cryogenic test design and operations.
Technical expertise in liquid rocket engine test-stand design, operation, and maintenance.
Previous experience operating in a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment.
Knowledge of fabrication and integration processes, systems engineering, and quality control practices.
Master’s degree in engineering or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the GEEx test stand team, including recruiting, training, coaching, mentoring, developing, and retaining employees.
Promote teamwork, employee engagement, and morale; maintain employee training and development records.
Model Blue Leadership Principles, with a focus on operational excellence.
Work with Responsible Engineers, other Test Operations teams, maintenance, Quality Specialists, and other team members to meet requirements.
Assist in preparing regular programmatic reports for internal and external organizational communication.
Prepare quantitative strategic plans, set targets, and lead implementation and progress monitoring.
Lead capital, overhead, and labor budget planning and execution, and manage capital improvement projects.
Establish technical direction for the GEEx test engineering team.
Develop and implement test plans and procedures, and conduct subsequent data reduction and reviews.
Lead the design, planning, fabrication, installation, and operation of test facilities to meet business-unit customer requirements.
Lead daily test operations, direct technician work, and coordinate with internal customers.
Understand and resolve issues in fluid and instrumentation systems.
Conduct root cause analysis and failure investigations, and lead corrective actions and continuous improvement projects.
Perform process hazard analyses.
Perform schedule and cost estimation and management.
Identify opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings.
Align with and improve test-stand configuration management processes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.