Systems Engineering Integration and Test Manager

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.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. We are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, systems engineers, and responsible engineers, you will lead a team of 8-12 systems engineers to deliver products for both MK1 and MK2 vehicles. You will report to the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Manager within the Fluids and Propulsion (F&P) Integrated Product Team (IPT) and work closely with the Lead Systems Engineers and Architects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a systems engineering team to deliver high-performance fluids and propulsion deliverables for Lunar vehicles, ensuring alignment with mission objectives while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
• Define, specify, and flow down information to help Responsible Engineers to develop hardware. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, and Blue Origin groups.
• Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team of ~8-12 direct reports, focusing on their professional development through coaching, performance reviews, and routine one-on-one conversations.
• Develop and manage robust plans, product roadmaps, and key operating metrics for technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Provide technical leadership, monitor progress, and communicate updates to the SEIT Manager.
• Ensure the efficient and effective design, manufacture, procurement, testing, qualification, and delivery of the Fluids and Propulsion system for MK1 and MK2 vehicles.
• Work with SEIT Manager to manage the technical configuration, customer deliverables, and address scope changes and solving emergent issues that impact program success.
• Foster technical expertise and high standards within the team.
• 65% of time will be product ownership and technical deliverables while the other 35% will be functional management.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering or related technical subject area
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor
• 8+ years related technical experience
• In depth understanding of fluids and mechanical engineering principles
• Track record of delivering integrated products, on schedule and within budget
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Familiarity with agile project management
• 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:

• 2+ years managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for leading and coaching employees
• Demonstrated ability to provide cost and schedule leadership of a team
• Experience with space vehicle design
• Experience with aerospace components
• Experience with CAD (Creo), Windchill PLM and GD&T
• Experience performing reliability analysis to identify design weaknesses and inform design improvements, such as Failure Modes and Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
• Demonstrated capability to manage test campaigns
• Experience with certification of human-rated space systems
• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM

Compensation Range for CO applicants is $125,235.00-$175,329.00; WA applicants is $136,620.00-$191,268.00. Other site ranges may differ.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? 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.

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.

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 workforce.