Sr Manager - Glenn NSSL Certification

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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!

As part of a small, passionate team, you will work on launch vehicles, space vehicles, and launch facility systems for New Glenn. This critical role manages the scope and team required to certify the New Glenn launch vehicle in direct support of the National Security Space Launch program. You will provide leadership in achieving the required certifications for providing launch services for critical national security payloads.

To be successful in this role, you will develop and maintain positive relationships across the New Glenn program and our US government partner at the US Space Force. You must be proactive in planning sophisticated products across many technical subject areas while also developing, delivering, and communicating program plans and schedules which meet government certification requirements. You will be in charge of a team developing, reviewing, and providing certification products, including design, analysis, qualification test data, drawings, reports, etc.

Lastly, you must have the resourcefulness and flexibility to perform at a high-level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be an incredible team member!

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and high standard of quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and dedication to building a future where millions of people are living and working in space is required!

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or an equivalent technical management field
• Proven experience with large-scale, development aerospace program
• Solid understanding of project management and resource planning practices
• Experience with customer certification or mission assurance practices
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Use excellent judgement and be comfortable making high-quality and high-velocity decisions
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong track record of product ownership
• Ability to earn trust and develop positive and inclusive relationships
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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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

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Benefits

• Benefits include:
  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k)…