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Manager Engines Integrated Hardware in the Loop and ResearchDevelopment Labs

Blue Origin


Job Location:

Seattle, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 150743 - 211040
Posted: 29 September 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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. Were 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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit where our focus is the design development manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial civil national security and human spaceflight.

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit where our focus is the design development manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial civil national security and human spaceflight.

As the functional manager of theEngine Specialty Engineering andInfrastructure(ESEI) Infrastructure team you will oversee theBlue Engines Integrated Hardware in the Loop (BE-IHIL)LabtheValves andMechanisms(V&M)DevelopmentLabthe Combustion Devices(CD)Labandany futuredevelopment spaces to supportBlue Engines.You will lead a multidisciplinary group of electrical and mechanical engineers in designing developing and operating world classenginecomponenttestand integrationfacilities.You will balance hands-on technical leadership with people management setting the technical direction for the team developing your engineers driving execution and serving as the primary interface between your team and program leadership.

This is a technical management role and is not a purely administrative management position. You will be expected tomaintainmeaningful technical engagement with the work your team produces provide engineering judgment on critical design decisions and be a credible technical voice with stakeholders across the program.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

  • Set andmaintainthe scope and definition of the BE-IHILValves & Mechanisms (V&M) and Turbomachinery (TM)/Combustion Devices (CD) Development Labsaligning theirgoals and capabilities with the needs of Engines customers.

  • Serve as technical authority for theBE-IHILV&M and CD Labsprovidingguidance and judgment on complex design challenges.

  • Establish andmaintainmechanicaland electricaldesign standards analysis methods and best practices for the team.

  • Review and approve critical design packages engineering drawingslab policiesand test plans.

  • Drive design reviews at key project milestones; ensure all team deliverablescomply withapplicable codes standards and specifications.

People Leadership

  • Directly manage a team ofengineersand technicianssupportingtheBE-IHIL V&M and CD Labs.

  • Recruit hire and onboard engineering talent actively build andmaintaina strong teampipeline.

  • Conduct regular 1:1s performance reviews and career development conversationsidentifyskill gaps and develop targeted growth plans for all direct reports.

  • Foster a collaborative inclusive and safety-first team culture consistent with Blue Origins values.

Program Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Own team deliverables manage scope schedule budget and technical quality across multiple concurrenttest stationsidentifyand communicate risks early and drive mitigation plans.

  • Oversee external design and fabrication partners ensure technical compliance quality and schedule adherence through the full project lifecycle including fabrication assembly installation and testing & activation.

  • Interface with program managers systems engineers operationsleadstoalign onpriorities andensuretest station capability is aligned with program goals.

  • Represent the large mechanisms team in program-level reviews technical interchange meetings and leadership forums contribute to budget headcount planning and resource allocation in coordination with senior leadership.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or equivalent

  • 4 years relevant experience.

  • Knowledge and strong fundamentals in project management approaches and techniques

  • Previousexperience with aerospace control systems

  • Experience leading and running small teams on fast-paced projects with little direction and under minimal supervision

  • Risk management configuration management requirements development and verification planning

  • 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.

Desired:

  • Masters Degree (M.S.) or higher in aerospace systems engineering business or a related field

  • Directmanagementor team/technical leadership experience

  • Technicalexpertisewithin one of the following areas:Hydraulic ActuatorsLab Instrumentation andData Acquisition SystemsAvionics Electric ActuatorControl Engine/Assembly Test

  • Experience developing aerospace products from the concept phase through new product introduction

  • First principles design knowledge of Hydraulic and Electrical actuation systems

  • Experience building or scaling engineering teams in a fast-paced aerospace or industrial environment.

Compensation range foron siteWA applicants is

Inclusivity Statement

Dontmeet 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 a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but yourpast experiencedoesnt 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.


    Base Pay Range for:

    WA applicants is $150743.00 - $211039.50

    Other site ranges may differ


    Culture Statement

    Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.


    Background Check

    • Required for all positions: Blues 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 10001 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 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys 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

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    Required Experience:

    Manager


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    Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

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