MK1 Component Test Manager - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 151,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a senior avionics and RF component test engineer with leadership responsibilities to guide testing, qualification, and acceptance activities for complex aerospace systems. You will coordinate with internal customers, manage resources, and ensure timely milestone delivery.

The role emphasizes building and leading a high-performing team, fostering a culture of safety, and liaising with design, operations, quality, and external partners. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or closely related field).
• 6+ years hands-on experience in development, qualification, or acceptance test of complex electrical, avionics, or electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for avionics & RF component test development, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Coordinate with internal customers to plan, schedule, and allocate resources for avionics test campaigns; track work and milestones.
• Oversee employee lifecycle for Avionics & RF Component Test Engineers, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Jira

Tableau

Primavera P6

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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. As part of a hardworking team of engineers and technical specialists, you will directly impact the history of space exploration and demonstrate your commitment to safe, reliable, and repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and advancing Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. This opportunity resides within the Lunar Core Components Test team.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Provide technical leadership and hands‑on support for the development, qualification, and acceptance testing of avionics & RF components. Guide the team in developing test plans, procedures, and requirements that meet both developmental and production objectives. Review and approve critical technical outputs including test plans, procedures, and verification reports.

Program Execution

Coordinate with internal customers to plan, schedule, and allocate resources for avionics component test campaigns. Fully understand, scope, assign, and track technical work to ensure every team member has a full, prioritized workload and that project milestones are delivered on time. Identify, document, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks; communicate risks and recommended mitigations to program and business leadership when escalation is required. Establish and maintain team metrics and project tracking frameworks to monitor execution health and inform data‑driven decisions.

Organizational Leadership

Oversee the full employee lifecycle for a team of Avionics & RF Component Test Engineers, including talent acquisition, onboarding, development planning, coaching, and performance management. Manage direct reports' professional development and coach them on maximizing performance. Drive a culture of Safety in the lab, ensuring that personnel and visitors are properly trained and have the appropriate tools and equipment to operate safely. Ensure staff are properly trained, including participation in the Blue Origin safety culture. Coordinate and integrate with similar functional teams and expertise across the company—including Design Responsible Engineers, Operations/Production, Quality, and contract manufacturers. Build relationships with external stakeholders in the domain area for benchmarking, recruiting pipeline, and collaboration purposes. Exemplify high standards of conduct for team members.

Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in the development, qualification, or acceptance test of complex electrical, avionics, or electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to personally perform troubleshooting and causal analysis on electrical and systems‑level faults and help drive corrective action back into engineering products.
• Proven ability to build, motivate, and retain a high‑performing team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and results‑oriented culture.
• A proven ability to foster a culture of safety, open communication, accountability, and continuous improvement within a technical or laboratory setting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and perform component‑and system‑level analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, communicate clearly across organizational boundaries, and represent the team to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of people management experience of a team of 5 or more direct reports with responsibility for the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, daily management, career development, performance management, and terminations.
• Experience in a flight hardware, aerospace test, or safety‑critical laboratory environment.
• Hands‑on experience with avionics, RF, GNC, propulsion, or integrated vehicle systems.
• Familiarity with component‑level qualification and acceptance testing standards and environmental test methods (e.g., vibration, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC).
• Familiarity with industry safety programs (e.g., Lock Out/Tag Out) and harness/wiring standards (IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Atlassian/Jira, Tableau, or Primavera P6 for task planning and tracking.
• Demonstrated experience with or a strong interest in leveraging AI tools and automation to enhance team productivity and streamline lab operations.

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, 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 in the job description, 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), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 work force. 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 their 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 or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiantive Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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