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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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a diverse and hardworking team, you will lead a group of technicians and specialists to build, integrate, test, operate and maintain the New Glenn Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) labs. As the lab manager, you will be responsible for recruiting personnel, delivering semi-annual performance reviews, coaching and mentoring new and existing staff, managing work schedules, and monitoring labor hours and overtime. You will coordinate with internal customers to plan, schedule, allocate resources and execute integrated testing operations in the HIL. You will develop training requirements and ensure that personnel are properly trained for HIL operations. You will oversee the procurement of material and test equipment to support development and recurring operations in the HIL. You will coordinate with facilities to schedule lab upgrades, repairs and maintenance. You will ensure that calibrated equipment is maintained in an active calibrated state. You will drive a culture of Safety in the lab, ensuring that personnel and visitors are properly trained, and have the appropriate tools and equipment to operate safely in the lab test environment. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of the HIL development and its use as an operational verification tool. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and engineering of complex facilities Minimum of 1 year experience as a lead or supervisor of skilled technicians or operations personnel Familiarity with industry safety programs (eg. Lock Out/Tag Out) Familiarity with industry standards for harness assembly, crimping and soldering operations (IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001, or equivalent) Experience performing troubleshooting and causal analysis in a lab or production environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer relations skills Proven ability to execute complex planning and scheduling Experience working with a cross functional team across organizational boundaries Excellent computer skills with MS Office suite (particularly MS Excel) Strong organizational skills and finely tuned attention to detail 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: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline Familiarity with Atlassian/Jira, Tableau, Primavera P6 for task planning and tracking Familiarity with PTC Creo and Windchill for drawing release Compensation range for on site WA applicants is: 136,620.00 - 191,268.00 Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experien