Senior Manager New Shepard Test at Blue Origin

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. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.As the driving force for test and verification of space hardware you will lead a hardworking and accomplished team of engineers technicians and test specialists. With your expertise in test engineering operations and leadershipyou will facilitate on-time completion of test activities through process improvement and partnership with program management. You are adept at managing a highly capable team comfortable adjusting in response to evolving requirements or external constraints and prioritizing efforts all the while infusing and facilitating creativity and innovation. You will share in the teams impact on all aspects of vehicle development and verification.Being a standout colleague is a must; you will collaborate across team interfaces to understand and overcome challenges to deliver mission-ready hardware and vehicles. The job will be based in Kent WA.We are looking for someone to apply their leadership and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is required!Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Team-member hiring development and performance management.Develop talent roadmaps to concurrently support employee career and company objectivesSupport employee goal generation tracking and developmentEnsure team compliance with command media; drive revisions when appropriate.Ensure successful planning and execution of program test engineering activities through staffing and financial evaluationsProvide recommendations and develop process improvements in a wide range of test engineering activities such as:Developing test plans and test proceduresDeriving test requirementsScoping defining and developing test equipmentSupporting engineering design activities as a technical partner Planning and supporting requirements verification and validationDefining integrated test reviewsWork closely with program management business development and other engineering groups to develop a whole system approach to testMinimum Qualifications:B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent experience5 years of leadership experience in the aerospace industryExperience with environmental testing of pneumatic/hydraulic/mechanical components (e.g. vibration/shock/thermal/proof)Experience with generating staffing plans hiring and team buildingExcellent digital literacy with the ability to rapidly learn and use a variety of software tools as neededExperience working collaboratively in small cross-discipline teams on fast-paced projectsOutstanding interpersonal skills that foster positive professional relationshipsAbility to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to our culturePassion for spaceflight and space exploration 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 asylumPreferred Qualifications:Masters degree or higher in engineering or physics fieldDemonstrated ability to manage teams on large and complex technical projects within budgetary constraints and schedule deadlinesExperience with integrated system-level testing of aerospace vehiclesExperience with flight and safety-critical hardwareExperience with space flight hardware or human spaceflightExperience in small company startup or growth transition environmentsCompensation Range for:WA applicants is $166109.00-$232551.90Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDont 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 an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 RegulationsApplicants 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 a refugee or granted asylum.Background CheckRequired for all positions: Blues Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physicalBenefitsBenefits 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.Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified 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. 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 sex 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 Know Your Rights please see here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origins Affirmative Action Plans or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process please contact us at. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.Required Experience:Senior Manager Key Skills Anti Money Laundering,CSS,Account Management,Event Planning,Insurance Paralegal,Jira Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 166109 - 232551