Senior Manager, Electric Propulsion & Space Systems

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Stock options for regular employees

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Propulsion Development & Production organization. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team across electric propulsion, power electronics, thermal, structural, manufacturing, test, and quality engineering.

The role emphasizes developing solutions that advance mission goals, with relocation support and travel up to 25% of the time. Base pay range indicates market-competitive compensation in Washington state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of aerospace/defense or related high-tech industry experience.
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• 5+ years experience with propulsion systems.
• Proven ability to translate strategic vision into tactical execution plans.
• Track record of delivering results in highly technical environments on short schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical professionals across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Establish team vision, roadmap, and operational structure to deliver on strategic objectives.
• Drive technical integration across various specialties, ensuring cohesive solutions that meet program needs.
• Collaborate with program leadership to define technical priorities and resource allocation.
• Facilitate cross‑functional partnerships with other Blue Origin organizations.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks across multiple domains.
• Champion innovation while maintaining focus on practical, implementable solutions.
• Establish and maintain technical standards and best practices across disciplines.
• Develop metrics and reporting structures to track team performance and project progress.
• Represent Advanced Capabilities in senior leadership forums and strategic planning activities.

Skills

Aerospace/defense experience

Technical leadership

Propulsion systems

Lead complex projects

Spacecraft engineering

Translate vision to execution

Deliver results under tight schedules

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Master's degree or PhD in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Propulsion Development & Production organization. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team across electric propulsion, power electronics, thermal, structural, manufacturing, test, and quality engineering.

The role emphasizes developing solutions that advance mission goals, with relocation support and travel up to 25% of the time. Base pay range indicates market-competitive compensation in Washington state.