Glenn Ground Systems Compliance Sr. Manager

Overview

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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.

As the manager of a small, dedicated group, you will possess knowledge of launch vehicles, space vehicles, and launch facility systems for New Glenn. This essential position supports regulatory compliance efforts on the NG program centered on safety compliance with the USSF Range Safety office. You will guide the process to secure the necessary regulatory approvals for the New Glenn launch vehicle program, specifically ground systems compliance to 91-710 requirements.

To succeed in this role, you will build and sustain positive connections within the New Glenn program and with US government partners at the US Space Force and NASA. You need to take initiative in planning complex products across various technical fields. Additionally, you will develop, present, and communicate results that support government certification requests. You will lead the creation, review, and delivery of licensing materials such as system safety documents, qualification test data, and design drawings.

Finally, you must demonstrate adaptability and resourcefulness to perform well in a fast-moving, dynamic setting and effectively lead a team in a dynamic environment.

We want someone with technical proficiency, leadership qualities, and unwavering commitment to quality to advance safe human spaceflight. A deep passion for our mission and dedication to establishing a future where millions inhabit and operate in space is necessary!

• Lead a small, dedicated team with knowledge of launch vehicles, space vehicles, and launch facility systems for New Glenn.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts on the NG program, focusing on safety compliance with the USSF Range Safety office.
• Guide the process to secure regulatory approvals for the New Glenn program, specifically ground systems compliance to 91-710 requirements.
• Build and sustain positive connections within the program and with US government partners (USSF, NASA).
• Plan complex products across various technical fields and develop, present, and communicate results for government certification requests.
• Lead the creation, review, and delivery of licensing materials such as system safety documents, qualification data, and design drawings.
• Demonstrate adaptability and resourcefulness to perform in a fast-moving, dynamic setting and effectively lead a team.

• Minimum of a B.S. degree or equivalent experience in engineering or a related technical management field
• Proven experience with large-scale, development aerospace program
• Solid understanding of project management and resource planning practices
• Experience with key regulatory requirements (e.g., 14 CFR Part 450, 91-710)
• Ability to manage a team
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Use excellent judgement to make high-quality and high-velocity decisions
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal interaction abilities
• Strong track record of product ownership
• Ability to earn trust and develop positive relationships
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA

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