MK1 Vehicle Integrated Test - Manager

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL, seeks an experienced MK1 Vehicle Integrated Test Manager to lead end-to-end test planning and execution of spacecraft systems. You will report to the Director of the MK1 I&T team, overseeing vehicle-level tests across avionics, comms, power, GNC, and data handling, with a focus on safety and team leadership.

The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating test procedures, and contributing as a test engineer if needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years managing technical teams or leading functional groups.
• 6+ years in at least one space-flight specialty area.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary development and verification tests, including requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Demonstrated leadership in establishing a high-performing safety culture.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have a B.S. degree in engineering or other technical field.
• Ability to earn trust and contribute to an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse lunar test team.
• Develop test plans and procedures; ensure safety of hardware and personnel.
• Manage test milestone reviews (PTRs, CTRs, Test Readiness reviews).
• Coordinate engineering support across teams and testers.
• Coach employees on career development and performance.

Skills

People management

Test planning

Systems engineering

Spaceflight testing

Multidisciplinary testing

Safety culture

Written & verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

IMS

Tactical Scheduling

P6

EAC Forecasting

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.

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!

This role is part of the MK1 Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s MK1 lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft systems. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail.

MK1 Vehicle Integrated Test Manager

This opportunity is for a MK1 Vehicle Integrated Test Manager within the MK1 Vehicle Test Team. This person will manage end to end planning and execution of tests reporting to the Director of MK1 I&T team. You will be focusing on Vehicle level testing across Avionics Systems and Subsystems (Comms, Power, GNC, Command & Data Handling, thermal control) and Environmental test requirements. This role includes personnel/team management (Hiring, performance evaluations, mentoring and technical guidance). This role will also be expected to contribute as a test engineer where needed if there are gaps.

Travel

Position nominally has about 10% travel with infrequent select periods up to 50% to support testing at remote sites.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse, equitable, and world class lunar test team.
• Work collabratively with the team to develop test plans, test procedures and execute tests ensuring all steps and processes are followed, be accountable to the safety of the hardware and people involved in the test.
• Manage and ensure team completion of test milestone reviews (Preliminary Test Reviews, Critical Test Reviews, Test Readiness reviews etc...)
• Integrate, coordinate, and triage engineering support across integrated product teams and test engineers.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups
• 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
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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

• Experience with verification, integration, and test, of launch vehicles or spacecraft
• Experience with spacecraft network, comms, power, GNC, spacecraft software releases
• Demonstrated drive to correct errors at their root and not pass them downstream
• Demonstrated efficiency in implementing continuous improvement for test processes, methods, and practices.
• Familiar with program management tools (IMS, Tactical Scheduling, P6, EAC Forecasting)
• Experience with space vehicle design development and test

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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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.