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Blue Origin LLC Integration & Test Manager, Electrical Power Systems - 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! 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 position is within the Lunar Permanence business unit, responsible for developing Blue Origin's various Blue Moon lander product lines. In order to further Blue Origin's mission of seeing millions of people living and working in space, we are creating sustainable infrastructure for the transportation of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. This position involves managing a team of Integration and Test Engineers supporting the Electrical Power System on our Lunar program. Alongside your management responsibilities, you will actively participate as a test engineer to support the team. As a manager, you will direct a diverse and skilled team of engineers in integrating hardware and software to conduct developmental and verification tests on components and systems, both in the laboratory and on the vehicle. Travel:Position nominally has about 10% travel with infrequent select periods up to 50% to support testing at remote sites. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage and oversee the Electrical Power System Test Engineering group, supporting a variety of test initiatives that include acceptance and qualification at the component level as well as full vehicle integration. Recruit, hire and manage a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. Mentor and develop staff, identifying training needs and career growth opportunities. This role is designed such that 30% of its responsibilities involve people management. The team will be maintained at a manageable size to ensure that the manager can provide adequate attention and support to each employee. 70% of the role will focus on technical management and team guidance, in addition to performing test engineering duties. This includes supporting and overseeing the integration of hardware and flight software, reviewing requirements, creating test plans and procedures, carrying out tests, analyzing data, and preparing test reports. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. Minimum Qualifications: 2+ years managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for career management of employees. 6+ years of experience in at least one specialty area applicable to aerospace. Strong understanding of electrical components, systems and integration and test principles. Demonstrated leadership in establishing a high-performing safety culture. Excellent written and oral communication skills Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a re