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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! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As a step towards this vision, Blue Origin is building the next generation of lunar landers. Blue Origin Lunar Landers (Blue Moon - https://www.blueorigin.com/blue-moon ). As a member of the Vehicle Test Bed (VTB)/Hardware in the Loop (HIL) team, you will be responsible for System Verification & Validation Testing in VTB. VTB provides a platform to test and verify flight software before it's released for flight vehicles. VTB provides capabilities to do system verification & validation testing, mission scenarios testing, mission training, procedures development, and AI&T script verification. In this role, you will lead a team of assigned test engineers, work with System Engineering to define System tests, define how VTB design can support this testing, and work with test engineers to execute testing in VTB. You will also work with multiple stakeholders and subsystems for defining, executing, and scheduling tests in VTB. Our success will require excellent communication and teamwork. This opportunity is within the Lunar Transportation Business Unit. 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. Because of the need for hands-on work, this position requires on-site work at Renton, WA. Responsibilities: Lead Vehicle HW/SW Integration planning & testing, System Verification & Validation test plan and test execution in VTB/HIL. Coordinate with the vehicle subsystem teams to integrate their subsystems in the VTB. Lead coordination among multiple stakeholders for executing tests in VTB. Technical Leadership at the team level; able to review the technical work of other test engineers, detect subtle flaws, and provide substantial design/test improvements. Lead failure investigations, anomaly resolution, and test readiness Review and assess verification & test artifacts (test plans, test reports, analysis reports, problem reports, etc.) Develop processes/standards to improve the efficiency of executing tests in VTB and reduce errors. Guiding other test engineers in leading their failure investigations Able to lead root cause assessment of complex system failures, complete requirements analysis, decomposition, and architecture of interconnected, integrated systems, and complex design. Drive System Validation & Verification testing in VTB and assess that VTB design can support this test. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related technical subject area 3+ years of relevant experience Experience in leading testing in VTB/HIL. Experience integrating and testing space flight vehicle systems. Team leadership experience Preference for and ability to thrive as a member of a small, tightly integrated team. Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture. 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 refu