Manager - Cryogenic Fluids and Main Propulsion System Analysis, Technical Design, and Hardware [...]

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,743 - 211,039; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle seeks a results-driven technical leader to manage the fluids analysis team within the Transfer Stage program. You will guide the full lifecycle of propulsion systems, from concept through testing and flight qualification, while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.

You will mentor 6–8 engineers, partner with customers and suppliers, and report progress to the STL. Occasional travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related technical subject area.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, lead teams.
• 8+ years related technical experience.
• In depth understanding of fluids and mechanical engineering principles.
• Track record of delivering integrated products, on schedule and within budget.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Familiarity with agile project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fluids systems engineering and analysis team to deliver high-performance fluids and propulsion deliverables.
• Lead analysis collaboration with NASA.
• Lead Verification and Validation activities leading up to and through vehicle certifications.
• Define, specify, and flow down information to help Responsible Engineers to develop hardware.
• Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a team of ~6-8 direct reports.
• Develop and manage robust plans, product roadmaps, and key operating metrics for technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Provide technical leadership, monitor progress, and communicate updates to the Main Propulsion System STL.
• Ensure the efficient and effective design, manufacture, procurement, testing, qualification, and delivery of the Main Propulsion Subsystem.
• Work with STL to manage the technical configuration, customer deliverables, and address scope changes and solving emergent issues that impact program success.
• Foster technical expertise and high standards within the team.
• 80% of time will be product ownership and technical deliverables while the other 20% will be functional management.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Team leadership

Fluids engineering

Mechanical principles

AGILE project management

Communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related

Tools

CAD Creo

Windchill PLM

GD&T

Job description

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

The Transfer Stage - Cryogenic Fluids and Main Propulsion team is seeking an exceptional technical leader to manage the fluids analysis team along with the technical design and a portion of the hardware teams. In this role, you will lead a talented team of 6-8 engineers and contractors through the full lifecycle of spacecraft propulsion systems, from concept and design through testing, integration, build, and operational phases of the Transfer Stage.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, communication skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

• Occasional travel up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a fluids systems engineering and analysis team to deliver high-performance fluids and propulsion deliverables for the Transfer Stage vehicles, ensuring alignment with mission objectives while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
• Lead analysis collaboration with NASA.
• Lead Verification and Validation activities leading up to and through vehicle certifications.
• Define, specify, and flow down information to help Responsible Engineers to develop hardware. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, and Blue Origin groups.
• Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a team of ~6-8 direct reports, focusing on their professional development through coaching, performance reviews, and routine one-on-one conversations.
• Develop and manage robust plans, product roadmaps, and key operating metrics for technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Provide technical leadership, monitor progress, and communicate updates to the Main Propulsion System Single Threaded Leader (STL).
• Ensure the efficient and effective design, manufacture, procurement, testing, qualification, and delivery of the Main Propulsion Subsystem.
• Work with STL to manage the technical configuration, customer deliverables, and address scope changes and solving emergent issues that impact program success.
• Foster technical expertise and high standards within the team, reporting to the STL.
• 80% of time will be product ownership and technical deliverables while the other 20% will be functional management.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering or related technical subject area
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, lead teams
• 8+ years related technical experience
• In depth understanding of fluids and mechanical engineering principles
• Track record of delivering integrated products, on schedule and within budget
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Familiarity with agile project management

Desired:

• 5+ years managing/leading technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for leading and coaching/mentoring employees
• Demonstrated ability to provide cost and schedule leadership of a team
• Experience with cryogenic fluid systems
• Experience with space vehicle design
• Experience with valves or mechanical components
• Experience managing suppliers/subcontracts
• Experience with aerospace components
• Experience with CAD (Creo), Windchill PLM and GD&T
• Experience performing reliability analysis to identify design weaknesses and inform design improvements, such as Failure Modes and Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
• Experience with certification of human-rated space systems
• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $138,181.00 - $193,453.05 WA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50

Other site ranges may differ

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 status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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