Sr Manager - New Glenn NSSL Certification

Application close date: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 spaceflightThis 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 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 memberWe 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 requiredQualifications:Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or an equivalent technical management fieldProven experience with large-scale, development aerospace programSolid understanding of project management and resource planning practicesExperience with customer certification or mission assurance practicesAbility to work within a team environmentExcellent communication and coordination skillsUse excellent judgement and be comfortable making high-quality and high-velocity decisionsExhibit excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong track record of product ownershipAbility to earn trust and develop positive and inclusive relationshipsExperience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRACompensation Range for:CA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75WA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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.Export Control RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue's Standard Backg

Created: 2026-02-06