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 role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will be the functional manager for a matrixed project engineering team that supports a portfolio of propulsion development programs serving multiple customers. This team is instrumental in establishing, implementing, and improving engineering integration and project management processes, standard methodologies, and tools to drive commonality and consistency across our various engine programs. The team you spearhead works at the intersection of program management, engineering, integrated supply chain, and quality organizations, improving team effectiveness and coordination, and ensuring that the right people are working together to solve problems and deliver results on time. Ultimately, you will be key to encouraging a system-of-systems perspective and culture and integrating project engineering methodology throughout the life cycle of engine development, production, certification, and operations.

As a manager within the Engine Design Office, you will, with the support of your team, work across the Engine Design Office to establish project management standards, share best practices and lessons learned across Blue Engines and the company, and continuously improve the tools and expertise of our amazing team. As part of a diverse team, you will be responsible for the employee lifecycle including performance management and career development, training, allocating engineering resources and driving project engineering consistency and approaches across each of our Engine Programs. You must enjoy solving communication and organizational problems, earning trust, and improving the overall performance of all teams involved.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and highly organized 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!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage a team of highly engaged Project Engineers to ensure they, as key enablers of on-schedule and on-budget execution, are equipped to drive successful execution across the Engines Business Unit's product portfolio.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, mentor, and manage a team of dedicated Project Engineers by providing actionable feedback, setting clear goals, and coordinating project work with other teams and managers.
• Manage direct reports' professional development and compliance to company policies (e.g., routine one-on-one development conversations, performance reviews, promotion management, timecards, training, etc.).
• Own the methodology and strategy for Project Engineering best practices with the objective of driving program success by leveraging consistent application of best practices across Engine programs.
• Work with product management to develop roadmaps and project plans for enhancing existing and developing new Project Engineering services aligned with program needs.
• Drive and cultivate strategic partnerships and relationships with relevant teams across Blue Origin.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 8 years of Systems or Project Engineering experience, including sophisticated system development projects within the Aerospace, automotive or similar safety critical industry.
• 4 years of demonstrated experience leading team members or indirect/matrixed program team members.
• Technical expertise within one of the following areas: Combustion Devices, Valves, or Turbomachinery.
• Knowledge and strong fundamentals in project management approaches and techniques.
• Working familiarity with risk management, configuration management, requirements development, and verification planning.
• Experience leading and managing small teams on fast-paced projects with little direction and under minimal supervision.
• Building trusting, strategic and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability to understand an organization's vision and flow it into practical strategies for making priority decisions to drive results and meet deadlines.
• Proven history of being able to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Excellent written and verbal 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:

• Master's Degree (M.S.) or higher in aerospace, systems engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience developing aerospace products from concept phase through new product introduction.
• Technical expertise with liquid rocket engines and test facilities.
• Experience developing and implementing processes.

Don't meet every single requirement? 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 qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $130,500-$191,400

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $130,500-$191,400

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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