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!

This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, and as the Structures and Mechanisms Senior Manager for Space Systems Development, and reporting to the Director of Vehicle Engineering, you will be accountable for the design (form, fit, function), design for manufacturing, and engineering product release of all primary and secondary structural products and mechanisms for a space vehicle program. Structural products are comprised of metallic and carbon composite structures, pressurized and unpressurized structure, and structural support of spacecraft components. Mechanisms products are comprised of separation systems, actuators, hatches, docking systems, or deployable items.

You will be responsible for managing a diverse product team to perform spaceflight structures and mechanisms conceptual and detailed design, drawing creation, product release, hardware manufacturing, and procurement to meet aggressive mass targets and schedule milestones within an acceptable risk posture. You will additionally be responsible for managing the career development, work performance, mentorship, and career and technical guidance for all members of your product team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for directing a technical team to design mass efficient vehicle structures and reliable mechanisms that satisfy requirements, and comply with intra-vehicle interfaces.
• Recruit, hire, manage, delegate to, and mentor a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team
• Manage your direct reports' professional development (e.g., hiring, performance reviews, compensation and promotion management, routine one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on performance.
• Develop technical plans to meet deliverables on an aggressive schedule
• Eliminate roadblocks for your team
• Develop modeling, drawing, and design for manufacturability processes that result in efficient and consistent released engineering products
• Perform technical leadership and make data-informed executive decisions when needed on design-related topics across the vehicle portfolio
• Coordinate between vehicles to ensure consistent structural design practices are being utilized where it is reasonable
• Identify and execute key areas to perform hardware prototyping and testing to fail fast and early
• Embody, promote, and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field
• 8 years experience in aircraft or space vehicle design, geometric dimension and tolerancing, and product release
• Interest in managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups
• Experience in aeronautical or space vehicle frame design, manufacturing, and assembly for structures including metallics and/or composites
• Experience or familiarity with mechanisms such as release mechanisms, doors, electromechanical actuators, docking mechanisms, possibly including design, multibody analysis, fabrication, test and operation.
• Experience in managing flight hardware products from cradle to grave
• Experience with supplier management
• Experience in employee professional development and performance assessment and alignment
• Experience in documentation, design, and analysis artifact configuration control
• Experience leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, and schedule, and cost
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 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

• Experience in model-based definition and limited dimension drawings
• Experience with PTC products such as Windchill and Creo
• Experience with wiki and issue ticketing systems

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $167,088-$233,923

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $167,088-$233,923

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity 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 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 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.

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.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

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