Electrical Ground Support Equipment Technical program manager – New Glenn, SEIT Integrated Vehicle Test Engineer

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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 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.

Who We Are

We are a dynamic team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. At Blue Origin, our work directly shapes the history of space exploration. We are driven by a singular vision: millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and making that vision a reality.

The Role

As part of a small, passionate, and highly accomplished team, you will serve as the technical bridge between electrical GSE designers, avionics engineers, and software integration, suppliers and test teams, ensuring that Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for New Glenn — Blue Origin's orbital launch vehicle — is developed with a clear, unified understanding of both design intent and test requirements.

You will be the technical integrated product lead across electrical equipment/harness designers, avionics, and software engineering disciplines — gathering inputs from designers and test engineers across all teams, consolidating requirements, resolving conflicts, tracking technical development within cost and schedule, integration, verification, and test efforts on track. Your ability to speak the language of the GSE Test designs, the software environment, and test readiness will be what makes you invaluable to this team.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight and the testing of space vehicles.  Bias for action and passion for our mission and vision are required.  You will be managing several test EGSE development projects for the Integrated Vehicle Test team.

What You'll Do

• Collect, combine, and reconcile requirements from electrical design, avionics, and software disciplines, identifying conflicts early and working with all teams to drive resolution
• Gather and consolidate feedback from avionics test engineers and software integration teams regarding EGSE performance, test readiness gaps, interface needs, and lessons learned — translating that input into actionable direction for EGSE design teams
• Work directly with electrical equipment/harness and avionics designers to ensure EGSE designs reflect real test environment needs, software interface requirements, operational constraints, and safety requirements surfaced by the test and integration teams
• Track and communicate technical status across EGSE development efforts, maintaining clear visibility into where designs stand, what software integration milestones are outstanding, and what decisions are needed to maintain test readiness
• Support verification and test execution for EGSE systems, including electrical interface verification, software-in-the-loop testing, and hardware-in-the-loop validation activities
• Engage directly with hardware and documentation — navigate electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and software interface specifications to keep all teams aligned
• Champion a culture of safety, transparency, and collaborative problem-solving across every interaction

What You Bring

Required:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with electrical systems, avionics, and/or software integration in a development or test environment — enough to credibly engage with designers, avionics engineers, and software teams
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and software interface specifications
• Familiarity with avionics architectures, including command and data handling, vehicle health monitoring, communication buses such as MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, or Ethernet, and power distribution systems
• Working knowledge of software integration and verification processes, including software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and acceptance testing methodologies
• Proficiency with planning and status tracking tools such as MS Project, P6 Primavera, JIRA or equivalent
• Excellent written, verbal, and facilitation skills — able to run productive technical conversations and communicate status clearly to all levels
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to keeping information accurate and current
• Self-starter mentality with a strong bias for action in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee

Desired:

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering
• Hands-on experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for launch vehicles or spacecraft, including ground checkout equipment, umbilical systems, power conditioning and distribution systems, or launch control systems
• Experience with avionics integration and test for orbital launch vehicles or human-rated spacecraft, including end-to-end electrical interface verification
• Background in launch vehicle development, production, and/or operations environments
• Experience supporting Integration, Verification, and Test (IVT) campaigns for orbital or human-rated systems
• Knowledge of embedded software environments, real-time operating systems, or flight software architecture relevant to launch vehicle avionics
• Experience applying critical path scheduling to technical development efforts, including cost
• PMP certification or equivalent technical leadership credentials
• Experience building data analytics and reporting tools using SQL, Excel Power Query, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements decomposition, interface definition, and configuration control across electrical, avionics, and software domains

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 (CDL drivers only), 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 well as DOT physical

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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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. 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.