Blue Origin

DirectorofTesting&Refurbishment

Florida, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

Problem resolution; Lead fixes to gaps; Execute complex trades and analyses

Eligibility Requirements

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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