Payload Delivery Systems Manager - New Glenn Stage II & PA

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and lowcost 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!

We are a diverse team of collaborators doers and problemsolvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small passionate and accomplished team of experts you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers to design develop and qualify payload delivery systems. In this role you will interact across multiple disciplines within New Glenn (NG) engineering teams mission management production launch operations and interface with external customers. You and your team will directly impact New Glenn launches.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct trade studies and estimates in support of proposals for external facing customer technical projects.
• Act as a technical advisor and work closely with the engineering design team mission management launch operations production and launch systems groups to ensure the successful integration of payload requirements.
• Plan and coordinate the resources necessary to successfully design build execute testing and certify hardware for the Customer and Payload Accommodations team.
• Review and approve design concepts drawings analysis test plans qualification plans manufacturing and build plans processes and procedures in support of developing flight ready hardware.
• Work with design and manufacturing teams to identify and resolve technical issues and provide shipside support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Review and report on monthly cost and schedule variances corrective actions and supporting nance and schedule updates.
• Provide technical and programmatic leadership by supporting stang plans hiring and training plans.
• Interface with payload customers to evaluate mission unique requirements and ensure compliance.
• Integration of customer requirements and development of mission Interface Control Documents.
• Ensure payload system requirement validation and implementation with the technical teams.
• Interface with internal and external customers through the mission integration phase and ensure customer expectations have been met.
• Ensure regulatory requirements such as FAA/ITAR/Range have been met.
• Support Business Development interactions with external customers leading to mission integration and launch contracts.
• Lead spacecraft integration and launch contracts ensuring Blue Origin commitments are met on time on budget and with success.
• Develop resourceloaded mission Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and coordinate progress with internal and external customers.
• Report status updates to leadership customers mission management and maintain open lines of communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering (Aerospace Mechanical Structural or other related field).
• 8 years managing complex multidisciplinary fastpaced aerospace projects.
• 5 years industry experience in launch system or satellite operations.
• Adaptable and able to lead a team through changes in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel within U.S. and abroad.
• 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.
• Collaborative constructive positive and concise communicator.
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Top Secret clearance with current SSBI & SCI Eligibility preferred.
• Exceptional leadership organizational team building and people management skills.
• Experience in development of launch vehicles.
• Experience in working with government customers.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and longterm 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 companypaid 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.

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