Blueorigin

Lab Manager - New Glenn Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)

Greater Seattle Area

Work authorization required$151k-$211kDetected 1 day ago

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About the role

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
Join our Luxembourg team where your expertise directly contributes to humanity's greatest adventure, while maintaining the work-life harmony that makes great engineering possible.

Responsibilities

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.
Develop training requirements and ensure that personnel are properly trained for HIL operations.
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.
We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture where safety and technical excellence drive every decision as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight from the heart of Europe.
As part of a dynamic and hardworking team, you will lead a group of technicians and specialists to build, integrate, test, operate, and maintain the New Glenn Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) labs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related discipline) with 5+ years of hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, or test of complex electrical, avionics, or electromechanical systems
A proven ability to foster a culture of safety, open communication, accountability, and continuous improvement within a technical or laboratory setting.
Familiarity with industry safety programs (e.g., Lock Out/Tag Out) and harness/wiring standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or equivalent).
Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel).
Must be a U.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.
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.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 all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
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
The lab manager must be able to understand the team's work, independently assess proposed approaches, recognize technical challenges, and engage hands-on to help resolve issues.

Nice to have

Experience in a flight hardware, aerospace test, or safety-critical laboratory environment.
Hands-on experience with avionics, GNC, propulsion, or integrated vehicle systems.
Familiarity with Atlassian/Jira, Tableau, or Primavera P6 for task planning and tracking.
Familiarity with PTC Creo and Windchill for drawing release.
Experience with work order management systems or labor tracking tools.
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

Compensation

WA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50

Benefits

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
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.
Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
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.

Company info

Coordinate with internal customers to plan, schedule, allocate resources, and execute integrated testing operations in the HIL.
We are a dynamic team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.

Equal 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.
We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

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