Manager, Fluids Design

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking a Manager of a multi-discipline fluids design team to guide technical directions and develop engineers for the MK1 Lunar Lander program. You will lead the design, fabrication, and testing of fluid components and oversee continuous improvement across the life cycle.

This role combines people management with hands-on technical leadership, including data reviews, anomaly investigations, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to advance spaceflight goals.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering required; aerospace/Mechanical/ Chemical or Physics preferred.
• 5+ years in aerospace or related field; leadership experience.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing, and materials processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline fluids design team across the life cycle of components.
• Provide design, manufacturing, and test support for fluid systems.
• Drive corrective actions and root-cause analyses to improve hardware.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

GD&T

Job description

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.

As the Manager of multi discipline fluids design team, you will set technical and product support directions and develop team members to support current and future program needs. You will also support in-house and supplier activities in the design, fabrication, and continuous improvement of fluids components for the MK1 Lunar Lander. This includes leading and promoting process improvement and development activities across all phases of the component life cycle to support product delivery.

You will be responsible for the complete employee experience, including hiring, performance management, training, and providing tools for career development. You will help improve technical processes, requirements and tool development as well as provide day‑to‑day direction.

This role is an integral part of the Blue Origin MK1 Lunar Lander program, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, procurement, and testing of the lander fluid and propulsion systems.

In addition to people management responsibilities, you will provide direct technical support across all phases of the component life cycle. You will contribute to and lead component design, manufacturing, and test support; perform data reviews and test readiness reviews; and support anomaly investigations and root cause analyses to drive corrective actions and hardware improvements. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and leadership skills to positively support our efforts to build the road to space. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, or Physics preferred)
• 5+ years of aerospace industry or related field experience, or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of engineers in a fast‑paced environment, producing and delivering hardware to meet customer needs; provides strategic thinking and fosters an environment of continuous improvement to support delivery rate, material cost, and nonconformance goals
• Demonstrated commitment to developing engineering talent, including coaching, mentoring, and creating growth opportunities for team members
• Strong technical fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing, supply chain, and materials processing
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Demonstrated experience with computer‑aided design (CAD) tools
• Demonstrated experience leading Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Proven understanding of production processes
• Demonstrated success with corrective action implementation
• Consistent track record of leading teams by earning trust and maintaining positive, professional relationships in ways that strengthen our culture and partnerships with other disciplines
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering M.S., MBA, or equivalent
• 2+ years of people leadership experience with 8+ direct reports
• 5+ years of cryogenic propulsion systems
• Technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and/or combustion
• Lean or Six Sigma knowledge/certifications
• Experience leading and developing engineers into high performers

Base Pay Range for:

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

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiantory Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.