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GS1 Production Vehicle Integration Leader

Blue Origin logoBlue Origin~$79k–$224k/yrtypicalSpace Coast, FL, United StatesFull timePosted 2w ago
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About the job

## 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 spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This role of GS1 Production Vehicle Integration Leader is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are seeking a highly skilled Integration specialist to join our Operations team.

The selected candidate will have the broad responsibility for directing rocket vehicle final and module integration activities, ensuring seamless coordination across engineering, test, and operation functions to drive an optimized manufacturing flow from start to finish.

While this role is an individual contributor position, the influence of the role is significant requiring both technical and personnel leadership to provide the high-level direction to the team to deliver the integrated vehicle. ## Key Responsibilities Direct work within operations to support rocket final and module integration activities.

Liaise and facilitate the efforts of a broad multi-functional group including design, manufacturing, and test engineering as well as supply chain and other operations teams to enable the successful integration of the rocket. Broad accountability to make informed decisions regarding build sequence and schedule to optimize efficiency and meet project timelines.

Triage and provide engineering direction on off nominal and discrepant situations to enable production to move forward. Take ownership of the entire build flow, including reporting progress and challenges to leadership, recovery planning and continuous improvement of execution. Manage optimization activities to decrease unit lead time and cost to radically reduce the cost of access to space.

Mitigate risks and manage impacts to ensure project objectives are achieved. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to deliver the required verification artifacts at completion of build to successfully transfer the rocket into operational service. Minimum Qualifications: 5-7 years of experience in supporting complex engineered products. 2+ years of project management or system integration experience.

Enjoy leading and participating in highly collaborative efforts and a desire to lead and manage small teams on fast-paced hardware and flight projects. Demonstrated ability building trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.

Demonstrated experience with core project management status skills including logic-linked scheduling, budget and schedule variance tracking and reporting project to leadership. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience communicating with teams of varying sizes.

Preferred Qualifications: B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering; physics; or other major requiring engineering or manufacturing core courses. Experience with budget and Cost Account Management such as EVM. Experience with risk management, configuration management, requirements management.

Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering or similar experience working in vehicle integration and test. Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle. Experience with human spaceflight or high-performance systems.

Benefits include: 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%, and an 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.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. ## 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. ## Export Control Regulations 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 - Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check - Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation - Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. - Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical ## Benefits - Benefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program. - Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) - Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. - Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. ## Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force.

Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.

We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran st

From Blue Origin's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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