Blue Origin
DirectorofTesting&Refurbishment
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“Director of Testing & Refurbishment at Blue Origin. Skills: Systems Engineering, Operations, Launch Vehicles, Team Leadership. Manage team of engineers. Develop engineering operations requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve New Glenn program’s mission; Make human spaceflight accessible and affordable; Lowering the cost of access to space; Enable Blue Origin’s vision
Industry & Context.
Problem resolution; Lead fixes to gaps; Execute complex trades and analyses
U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, Lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, 8+ years of proven Systems Engineering, analysis, operations, or component testing on launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other highly regulated industry, Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems, Self-directed and able to balance several tasks at one time, Demonstrated ability to lead teams and mentor junior systems engineers, written and verbal communication strength in teaming and collaboration in a fast-paced work environment, self-starter
Nice to Have
Master's Degree (M. S. , M. E. ) or higher in Systems Engineering or related field, Familiarity with launch vehicle or space vehicle design and operations, Experience with anomaly investigations, Familiarity with Primavera P6 or other scheduling software, Ability to operate, make decisions, lead, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments, 4+ years of managing direct reports and projects or programs, Hands-on experience maintaining/servicing launch vehicles, systems engineering background, systems test background, systems analysis background, Ability to lead a team to produce results with partially defined requirements and changing criteria
What You'll Do.
Manage team of engineers
Develop engineering operations requirements
Establish system redlines
Author timeline/conops databooks
Author Engineering Operational Requirements
Author Maintenance Requirements
Define Launch Commit Criteria
Define Required Equipment List
Define Catastrophic Command Evaluation
Define Health Reporting
Ensure requirements translated into code
Author operations documents
Define product testing requirements
Define operations lifecycle
Define maintenance requirements
Define critical performance/requirements interfaces
Serve as subsystem engineering/technical POC
Interface between design and operations
Lead design integration trade studies
Document critical performance
Document operational requirement
Document requirements interfaces
Support development of integrated operational software
Provide real-time support
Review operating requirements
Approve operating requirements
Ensure consistency of operating requirements
Ensure accuracy of operating requirements
Ensure integration of operating requirements
Coordinate content generation
Support Responsible Engineers
Establish operating standards
Provide vehicle operational feedback
Support procedure development
Assess gaps in concept of operations
Work with Mission Operations
Ensure development of launch vehicle maintainability
Ensure development of launch vehicle serviceability
Provide program support
Execute complex trades
Support programmatic decision making
Document product operations
Manage product operations
Document vehicle operations lifecycle
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work across subsystems; Support integrated solutions; Work with Mission Operations team; Work across engineering and business functions; Collaborate with design engineering; Teaming and collaboration
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication strength
Process & Methodology
Manage projects, Manage programs
Full Job Description
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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a safety-first culture. 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. In this role, you will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of operational requirements, interfaces, and processes to achieve New Glenn program’s mission to make human spaceflight accessible and affordable. As a Sr Manager of GS1 Operational Integrators, you will be involved in system safety evaluations, risk management, test planning, technical performance measurement, problem resolution, configuration and data management, and people management of your team members. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you w
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