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!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

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! 

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, focusing on the Blue Moon lander product lines. We are building sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface to advance our mission.

In this role you will lead spacecraft build integration efforts for one of Blue Origin’s Lunar vehicles on the Integration and Test (I&T) team. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of spacecraft integration and test by collaborating with cross-disciplinary engineers, technicians, customers, Blue Origin teammates, Lunar Lander National Team partners, and facility operators across the USA. You will act as the primary program point of contact for the operations team in planning and executing spacecraft final assembly and test during I&T. This leadership role works directly with the Director of Integration and Test and requires big dreams and excellent communication. With your help, humanity will have a permanent presence on the moon!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assess Master Equipment List (MEL), Bill of Materials (BOM), and facilities to develop the overall final assembly solution for the spacecraftDevelop of high-level spacecraft assembly planning products including build flow for spacecraft major assembliesDevelop the final assembly and test portion of the integrated master schedule in coordination with I&T and other stakeholdersEngage directly with the operations team to ensure the build solution meets the needs of the programAct as primary program point of contact for the operations team for vehicle final assembly effortsOversee and support build operations on the factory floorCollaborate with material resource planning, production planning and control, manufacturing engineers, tooling engineers, project managers, and technicians to drive results

Minimum Qualifications

Experience planning and executing aerospace manufacturing and assembly operationsExperience leading a team of engineersFamiliarity with aerospace industry manufacturing methods and standardsFamiliarity with the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception processExcellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environmentTypically 8 or more years of experienceAbility to travel as needed to support I&T planning and executionAbility to support odd hours and long weeks during build executionAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusionBachelor's Degree in EngineeringMust 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 on NASA programs and human spaceflight programsExperience leading system-level I&T campaigns on large spacecraftExperience defining, designing, and/or operating spacecraft ground support equipmentExperience with scripting (Python or other scripting language)Experience with project planning, project controls, scheduling, MRP, manufacturing, final assembly, aerospace, quality engineering standards, cleanroom processes

 

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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