Technical Campaigns & System Builds Lead

Blue Origin

Seattle (WA)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 98,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options
Medical benefits
401(k)

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled Technical Specialist to lead test campaigns and oversee system builds in a hybrid role that bridges engineering execution and project coordination. You will coordinate test activities, ensure builds align with specifications, and drive improvements across build and test processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong foundation in hardware integration, with a focus on delivering on schedule and to

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in test operations, system integration, or hardware builds.
  • Experience leading technical projects, including planning and scheduling.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Strong cross-functional coordination and execution in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • System Build Oversight: Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout system integration and rapid prototyping activities.
  • Monitor build progress against schedule, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to delivery.
  • Act as a technical advisor to build efforts, resolving integration challenges and providing hands-on troubleshooting support.
  • Ensure builds adhere to engineering specifications, drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective action for build and test anomalies.
  • Drive continuous improvement in test and build processes, tools, and documentation.

Skills

Project coordination
Cross-functional leadership
Problem solving
Communication
Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test data acquisition systems
Instrumentation

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled Technical Specialist to lead test campaigns and oversee system builds in a hybrid role that bridges engineering execution and project coordination. You will coordinate test activities, ensure builds align with specifications, and drive improvements across build and test processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong foundation in hardware integration, with a focus on delivering on schedule and to

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