Lunar Core & Vehicle Subassemblies Test Ops Lead

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Short/long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off and holidays

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Manager of Lunar Core Components & Vehicle Subassemblies Test Operations. You will lead a team responsible for transition of development and qualification test plans into flight hardware test execution for lunar lander components.

You will partner with Design Responsible Engineers, Quality, Operations, and contractors to deliver production-ready test solutions, driving safety and reliability across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6+ years hands-on experience in aerospace hardware testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and drive corrective actions into manufacturing and design.
• Proven ability to hire, inspire, and retain a high-performing test team.
• Strong commitment to safety and open communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for handover of acceptance testing to production.
• Plan, schedule, and allocate resources for component test campaigns.
• Identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks; escalate with mitigations.
• Establish team metrics and project tracking for data-driven decisions.
• Coach team on professional development and safety culture.
• Collaborate with Design Responsible Engineers, Quality, Operations, and contract manufacturers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Manager of Lunar Core Components & Vehicle Subassemblies Test Operations. You will lead a team responsible for transition of development and qualification test plans into flight hardware test execution for lunar lander components.

You will partner with Design Responsible Engineers, Quality, Operations, and contractors to deliver production-ready test solutions, driving safety and reliability across programs.