EMC​/EMI Team Sr. Manager

## EMC/EMI Team Sr. Manager Apply:
Greater Seattle Area:
Full time:
Posted 4 Days Ago:
R72236

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 is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled and experienced EMC/EMI Team Manager to join our elite team of experts on the Engineering Center of Excellence Electromagnetics team. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of space exploration by leading the operations, personnel, and strategic direction of our state-of-the-art EMC/EMI test facility. Your leadership will be pivotal in managing laboratory infrastructure, building and developing high-performing teams, overseeing budget and resource planning, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality EMC analysis, component-level testing, and vehicle-level EMC/EMI test and verification results across our advanced aerospace programs.

We are a small team of Electromagnetic problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to technical ambition, culture, and safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and reusable space vehicles. 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.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated leader with deep experience managing Electromagnetics organizations, a strong track record of developing people and processes, and the confidence to respectfully challenge decisions while fully committing to the team's chosen path forward.  
** Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**
* ** People Leadership & Team Development
*** Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of EMC/EMI test engineers, laboratory engineers, and support staff capable of executing both component-level and vehicle-level EMC test and analysis programs
* Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and career development guidance to team members at all levels
* Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear expectations, and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
* Lead workforce planning activities including hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies to ensure appropriate staffing levels across all laboratory and vehicle test programs
* Champion a team culture grounded in safety, inclusion, and self-motivation
* Mentor and develop future leaders within the Electromagnetics organization
* ** Laboratory Operations & Process Management
*** Direct day-to-day and long-range operations of the Blue Origin EMC/EMI test facility, ensuring efficient workflow, resource utilization, and consistent delivery of high-quality results across bench-level testing, EMC analysis activities, and vehicle-level EMC test campaigns
* Establish, own, and continuously improve laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality management processes in compliance with internal and external standards, including processes tailored to vehicle integration and test environments
* Lead laboratory readiness reviews and support audits, accreditation activities, and external customer assessments of laboratory and vehicle test capability
* Maintain laboratory safety protocols and ensure full compliance with Blue Origin Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and applicable regulatory standards, including safety requirements unique to vehicle-level test environments
* Oversee implementation of preventive maintenance and calibration programs, ensuring laboratory uptime and equipment availability are maximized during critical test campaigns
* Evaluate and champion adoption of new processes, technologies, and automation platforms to drive continuous improvement in…