Senior Vehicle Test Lead — Lunar Spacecraft

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Manager of Vehicle Test to mentor and lead a team developing tests on our human-certified spacecraft. You will plan, prepare, and execute tests safely within budgets and schedules, ensuring a rigorous approach to all vehicle test activities.

You will drive test strategy across system, electrical, structural, fluids, and environmental disciplines, grow talent, and collaborate with internal and external partners to advance safe human spaceflight and cost-efficient

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace vehicle testing.
• Experience leading a system-level test campaign.
• Experience with NASA programs or human spaceflight is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive vehicle test campaign.
• Lead planning and execution of all vehicle-level tests.
• Manage the vehicle test organization and foster career development.
• Institute a rigorous test culture across the organization.
• Drive innovative management practices while meeting aggressive test schedules.

Skills

System-level testing

People management

Communication skills

Travel & flexible hours

Integrity & trust

Bachelor’s degree required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Manager of Vehicle Test to mentor and lead a team developing tests on our human-certified spacecraft. You will plan, prepare, and execute tests safely within budgets and schedules, ensuring a rigorous approach to all vehicle test activities.

You will drive test strategy across system, electrical, structural, fluids, and environmental disciplines, grow talent, and collaborate with internal and external partners to advance safe human spaceflight and cost-efficient