About Blue Origin
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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Role Overview
This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, focusing on the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. The BE-4 Valves and Ignition Systems Product Team Lead is the engineering manager of a hardworking and focused team of flow control valve and ignition system design engineers, project engineers, and analysis engineers.
Responsibilities
- Provide programmatic direction and coach a team of dedicated Responsible (Design) Engineers, Project Engineers, and Analysis Engineers by reviewing technical work, giving them actionable feedback, setting clear goals, and coordinating project work with other teams and managers.
- Own business rhythm reviews and communication paths to the IPT Lead, supporting program manager and business teams, including: weekly/monthly program management reviews, finance reviews, long term forecasting, business plan, project deep dives, design reviews, etc.
- Manage the complete employee experience including hiring, performance management, and training, as well as providing tools for career development.
- Implement effective engineering methods within the team and provide technical guidance.
- Improve technical processes and tool development around focused areas of Design for Manufacturability (DfM), component and subsystem functional testing, and engine development cycles.
- Administer operations in accordance with company's policies, priorities, and budget constraints set forth by senior management.
- Lead your team’s activities throughout the entire life cycle of the BE-4 Engine development and operations, including requirements analysis, concept development, detailed design, build, test, and flight.
- Be wholly accountable for the design, planning, and successful development of components and/or subsystems to verify requirements and validate operational capabilities.
- Provide safe, repeatable, and quality test capabilities that help explore the operational envelope and verify requirements for the current and next generation of rocket engines.
- Support the team through anomaly and root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or science related discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics preferred).
- 8+ years of liquid rocket engine, flight equipment, spacecraft, launch vehicle, and/or aircraft systems development experience.
- Strong technical fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing and materials processing within an AS9100 quality system.
- Demonstrated experience with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DfMA).
- Familiarity with data analysis and data processing.
- Consistent track record leading teams through earning trust and maintaining positive, professional relationships.
- 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
- Advanced Engineering or MBA Degree.
- Experience with cryogenic control valve and/or ignition system design, test, build, and flight.
- Formal project management training or certification.
- Experience across multiple portions of the propulsion product life cycle.
- Experience with human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systems and test facilities.
- Experience with MS Project, Primavera (P6), CREO, Windchill, Confluence, Jira.
- Experience implementing, customizing, or improving configuration management systems in a development engineering environment.
- Experience with procurement specifications, and technical coordination processes with external component suppliers.
Compensation Range
WA applicants: $136,620.00-$191,268.00. Other site ranges may differ.
Inclusivity Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
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, diverse, and dedicated workforce.
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