Senior Vehicle Test Manager — Spacecraft Systems

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Short/long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Manager of Vehicle Test to lead the end-to-end testing of space vehicle systems, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will oversee test campaigns across systems, electrical, mechanical, and environmental domains, while mentoring a growing test organization and coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record in aerospace testing, and the ability to manage budgets, risks, and schedules in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related field required.
• 8+ years of experience in aerospace or similar high-technology environments.
• Experience leading system-level testing of complex aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of all vehicle-level test activities (systems, electrical, structural, fluids, environmental).
• Mentor and develop the vehicle test team, manage budgets, schedules, and risks.
• Promote a rigorous, safety-focused test culture and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Test planning

Risk management

Test execution

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Manager of Vehicle Test to lead the end-to-end testing of space vehicle systems, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will oversee test campaigns across systems, electrical, mechanical, and environmental domains, while mentoring a growing test organization and coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record in aerospace testing, and the ability to manage budgets, risks, and schedules in a