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Blue Origin LLC Thermal/ Fluids Component Test Manager - Lunar Permanence in Seattle, Washington

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 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 Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon 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. 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. This opportunity is for an Integration and Test Manager within the Integration and Test Integrated Product Team (I&T IPT). This person will manage a portion of the I&T team focusing on component level fuel cell, thermal, fluids and life support systems testing. Your time will be split between personnel/team management (hiring, performance evaluations, process improvements, mentoring etc.) and as a test engineer or technical project manager (individual contributor). Travel: Position nominally has about 10% travel with infrequent select periods up to 50% to support testing at remote sites. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Integrate, coordinate, and triage engineering support across integrated product teams and test engineers. Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. 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. Work independently 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. 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 Experience with hazardous systems 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: Hands on experience with fuel cell technologies. Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital vehicles or human rated spacecraft. Demonstrated drive to correct errors at their root and not pass them down

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