Sr. Manager, Ground System Test Engineering & Development

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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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, analysts, designers, and project managers, you will lead the Test and Production System Development team, owning the full lifecycle design, development, build, and activation of test facilities, integrated test stands, and production environment fluid systems in manufacturing across the Orbital Launch Site (OLS) and Rocket Park. Upon activation, test infrastructure is handed to Test Operations;

the team then provides sustaining engineering support to keep those assets capable and mission ready. You will support all Blue Origin business units - including New Glenn, Lunar, Engines, and Test Operations - delivering safe, reliable, and capable mechanical and fluid system infrastructure. You will manage a multidisciplinary team of mechanical/fluids engineers, technical project managers, and construction project managers, working in close partnership with functional Data Systems and Control Equipment (DSCE), ground software, CAD drafting, and Facilities teams to execute your scope.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 15% of the time

• Own complete test infrastructure and production environment projects across test facilities, integrated test stands, and manufacturing - from requirements through design, build, and activation; hand off to Test Operations upon activation and provide ongoing sustaining engineering support
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of mechanical/fluids engineers, technical project managers, and construction project managers supporting all Blue Origin business units.
• Drive execution of multiple concurrent test stand and production fluid system projects in parallel; maintain schedule, budget, and technical performance
• Partner closely with DSCE (hardware and software), CAD drafting, Facilities, Safety/EHS, Quality, Integrated Supply Chain and other functional teams to deliver integrated, fully functional test and production systems
• Own technical and programmatic decision-making for high-pressure and cryogenic fluid systems, hazardous fluid handling, and associated structural and mechanical interfaces
• Lead and champion HAZOP and PHA/PSA processes across all projects, ensuring safety analysis is thorough, timely, and fully integrated into design
• Anticipate and mitigate programmatic and technical risks, balance near‑term operational needs with long‑term capability development across multiple business unit customers
• Set team goals aligned with organizational objectives; communicate program status, risks, and resource needs clearly to senior leadership
• Build, develop, and retain a high‑performing engineering team; provide coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities
• Champion process improvements and engineering best practices across the test stand and production fluid systems function

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical, fluids, or test systems engineering, with at least 3 years in a people leadership or management role
• Demonstrated experience leading engineers through the full lifecycle of fluid system development (design, build, integration, and activation/commissioning)
• Technical competency in both high‑pressure gas and cryogenic fluid systems, including cryogenic propellant systems (LOX, LH2, LNG, LN2, etc.)
• Demonstrated competency leading HAZOP and PHA processes from initiation…