I&T Lead-Blue Ring (Top Secret Clearance Required)

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!    The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. As part of a growing team of engineers, you'll be engaged in programs shaping Blue Origin's future. You will lead the development, assembly, integration, and testing of a space vehicle program. In a fast-paced environment, you will develop and execute a test plan to assess all vehicle subsystems concurrently with assembly, culminating in final launch preparations. Your leadership will drive a major integration and test campaign's success, including creating work instructions, writing test plans and procedures, developing test equipment, and compiling reports. Lead a team across shift operations during vehicle I&T execution. We seek someone with the technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to impact spaceflight's future positively. Passion for our mission and vision is essential! Responsibilities: Collaborate with design and system engineers to plan integration and subsystem tests, ensuring alignment with pertinent requirements. Support design engineers with the integration of testing and operability features for new vehicle designs. Partner with operations to provide requirements taking responsibility for people and hardware during execution. Apply extensive knowledge of technical principles and concepts related to vehicle-level system integration and testing, including acceptance and qualification tests. Develop or edit work instructions to support I&T Partner with Mission SEIT to support payload I&T and launch site operations Mentor and train other personnel and develop efficient test methods for integrated system testing. Develop plans and procedures for launch operations. Support on-site launch operations to prepare vehicles for flight. Manage, and maintain Ground Support Equipment (GSE) required for program execution Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations. Qualifications: Top Secret Clearance Required BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline. 8+ years of relevant experience. Direct experience in the assembly and integration of spacecraft programs. Experience with design for manufacturability Ability to perform tactical and strategic planning to the production floor Understanding of "test like you fly" assessment and exception processes. In-depth knowledge of systems engineering principles, including concept development, requirement definition, design solution definition, and more. Familiarity with vehicle-level acceptance and qualification tests and support equipment. Proficient in designing, developing, and evaluating astronautical/mechanical/structural systems and hardware. Capable of providing innovative technical solutions to complex problems during system-level testing of large vehicles. Willingness to travel up to 25% during planning and potentially 75% during integration and testing at multiple sites. Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment, build trust, maintain professional relationships Desired: Experience in full life cycle test planning, from requirement definition to execution. Experience with mechanical and electrical ground support equipment. Experience leading design reviews and anomaly investigations. Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, etc.) and software tools like DOORS Next Generation, Cameo, MATLAB/Simulink, Confluence, Jira, Git, Creo, and Windchill. 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. 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations 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. Background Check 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 Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as