Senior Manager Avionics Test - New Glenn Rocket

Blue Origin
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Seattle
Jul 31, 2025
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 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. As part of a small, accomplished team of experts, you will participate in developing space launch vehicles for various spaceflight systems. We seek a technically high-reaching, proactive, customer focused individual with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will prioritize, plan, and implement the environmental acceptance test campaigns for avionics flight hardware in coordination with avionics product development teams and environmental test labs and resources. Your team will conduct acceptance testing campaigns internally and manage acceptance testing at 3rd parties. You will own the acceptance test processes that govern box-level avionics test campaigns for New Glenn. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering (or related technical field with a strong bias toward electronics test and verification) 7+ years of hands-on proven experience developing automated test execution frameworks for embedded systems and processing large datasets to verify design and operational requirements Demonstrated experience building, leading, mentoring and managing small, creative teams on fast-paced projects to deliver results with partially defined requirements and changing success criteria Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it Exceptional organizational and analytical skills; ability to coordinate and manage simultaneous test campaigns for various units under test Customer focused, continuous improvement mentality. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing environmental acceptance testing of flight hardware in support of human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systems (DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1540, and/or SMC-S-016 testing standards) Knowledge of systems engineering practices, quality, and configuration management systems Experience managing embedded hardware and software products across the full development life cycle Scripting and data analysis experience (Python, Matlab, bash, ssh) Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $178,452.00-$249,832.80 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. 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Benefits Benefits 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. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue 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. 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