Head of testing

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. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As a Manager of Lunar Fluids/Thermal Component Test, centered on fluids hardware spanning gas and liquid distribution and thermal control, you will grow and lead a team of Fluids Component Test Engineers responsible for the development, qualification, and acceptance test planning and execution of fluids components for Blue Moon landers. You will partner closely with Design Responsible Engineers, Quality, Operations/Production, and other functional teams to deliver integrated test solutions across the full component lifecycle—from early development through qualification and production acceptance.

You are an engineering leader, systems-thinker, and recognized problem solver who understands that rigorous, well-executed component testing is foundational to mission success. There is no "standard day" in this role: your team may be executing an acceptance test on flight hardware in the morning and developing a qualification test plan for a new fluids/thermal component in the afternoon. If you are excited by delivering both near-term and long-term value, solving novel problems, learning new topics, and completing challenging projects, please apply!

Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for the development, qualification, and acceptance testing of fluids components.

Guide the team in developing test plans, procedures, and requirements that meet both developmental and production objectives.

Coordinate with internal customers to plan, schedule, and allocate resources for avionics component test campaigns.

Fully understand, scope, assign, and track technical work to ensure every team member has a full, prioritized workload and that project milestones are delivered on time.

Identify, document, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks; communicate risks and recommended mitigations to program and business leadership when escalation is required.

Establish and maintain team metrics and project tracking frameworks to monitor execution health and inform data-driven decisions.

Oversee the full employee lifecycle for a team of Fluids Component Test Engineers, including talent acquisition, onboarding, development planning, coaching, and performance management.

Manage direct reports' professional development and coach them on maximizing performance.

Drive a culture of Safety in the lab, ensuring that personnel and visitors are properly trained and have the appropriate tools and equipment to operate safely.

Coordinate and integrate with similar functional teams and expertise across the company—including Design Responsible Engineers, Operations/Production, Quality, and contract manufacturers.

Build relationships with external stakeholders in the domain area for benchmarking, recruiting pipeline, and collaboration purposes.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• Demonstrated ability to personally perform troubleshooting and causal analysis on component and system-level faults and help drive corrective action back into engineering products.
• Ability to read and interpret fluid schematics and perform component- and system-level analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, communicate clearly across organizational boundaries, and represent the team to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• 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.

1+ years of people management experience of a team of 5 or more direct reports with responsibility for the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, daily management, career development, performance management, and terminations.

• Hands-on experience with pressure systems, cryogenics, vacuum systems, environmental testing, or integrated vehicle systems.
• Familiarity with component-level qualification and acceptance testing standards and environmental test methods (e.g., Familiarity with Atlassian/Jira, Tableau, or Primavera P6 for task planning and tracking.
• Demonstrated experience with or a strong interest in leveraging AI tools and automation to enhance team productivity and streamline lab operations.

WA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50 Other site ranges may differ

At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an 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. 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.

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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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 physical

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.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

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

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