Blue Origin · 1 month ago
Director - Engine Test Stand Development
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$212K/yr - $297K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Director of Engine Test Stand Development will lead a team to deliver engine test stand infrastructure, managing all aspects from design to project execution.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the effort to deliver new engine test stand infrastructure at Blue Origin
Manage a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of mechanical, structural, fluids, control, and electrical systems
Handle safety, site coordination, and permitting
Develop integrated costs and schedules and ensure project execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, or equivalent experience
Over 10 years of experience in project and/or construction management
More than 3 years of experience in people management
Proven experience in leading teams through design, construction, and commissioning of complex projects
Understanding of fluid, mechanical, control, and electrical system design and construction
Ability to foster a culture of skill development and career growth
Capability to translate organizational vision into practical strategies and make priority decisions to drive results, simplify designs, and meet deadlines
Experience in resource management, including budget and headcount planning and execution
Proficient in project management, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and annual planning
Schedule development experience for complex integrated facilities
Experience in construction management, including procurement, contracts, quality, safety, and project closeout
Proficient in risk and opportunities management
Organized, self-starter, able to break down complex problems into manageable tasks
Excellent judgment and comfortable making high-quality, high-velocity decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt and excel in a dynamic and growing environment
Effective leadership and mentoring skills
Ability to travel up to 50% for supporting offsite teams, various construction locations, supplier management, etc
Preferred
Experience in complex ground system design and related operations
Experience in industrial construction projects
Knowledge of mechanical and fluid system components (e.g., valves, regulators, pumps for cryogenics, propellants)
Familiarity with building codes, ASME, and NFPA standards
Certified Project Management Professional
Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (e.g., pipe stock, fittings, connections, welding)
Experience with Newforma Project Center
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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