Senior Manager Fluids Lunar Permanence

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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 low-cost 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!

Our MK2 Crew Lander mission will demonstrate the landers core capabilities including the privately funded BE-7 landing engine precision landing sensors and integrated power and propulsion architecture as a precursor to certifying the vehicle for use by NASA as part of the Artemis lunar exploration program. The team building this vehicle is rethinking how space systems are designed with a high-performance architecture efficient reusability and rapid design iteration. Join our team and pave the road to a permanent lunar presence!

As the Senior Manager of the Pumps Product Team you will lead a hardworking team of specialists technicians and engineers to design analyze build test integrate deliver and operate pumps for our Lunar systems.

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

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Occasional travel up to 15% of the time
• 1st Shift: 8am 5pm
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for leading a technical team to deliver high-performance pumps for Lunar systems
• Accountable for definition specification and development of hardware to meet mission objectives and satisfy requirements while balancing cost schedule and risk
• Recruit hire manage and mentor a a team of engineers and other technical professionals
• Manage your direct reports professional development (e.g. coaching routine one-on-one development conversations performance reviews and promotion management)
• Develop robust plans meeting deliverables and manage to the key operating metrics - including technical cost schedule and risk
• Develop product roadmaps including development and incorporation of technologies to meet future mission requirements
• Work with internal and external customers to understand and shape stakeholder current and future mission needs
• Perform technical work and provide technical leadership of the highest caliber
• Monitor technical progress requirements budget schedule deliverables and risks as well as review recommendations for change with program management
• Communicate progress to leadership team via; program management reviews weekly/monthly finance reviews long term forecasting business plan and project deep dives
• Utilize good engineering and business judgement to ensure the most efficient and effective product is designed manufactured procured tested qualified and delivered

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering or related technical subject area
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical cost and schedule leadership of a team
• 8 years managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for leading and coaching employees
• 15 years of pump development experience
• In depth understanding of fluids and mechanical engineering principles
• Track record of delivering large integrated products on schedule and in budget
• Excellent verbal written and graphical communication skills
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with space vehicle design
• Experience with cryogenic applications
• Experience managing suppliers/subcontracts
• Experience with aerospace components
• Experience with CAD (Creo) Windchill PLM and GD&T
• Demonstrated capability to manage test campaigns
• Experience with critical path scheduling IMP/IMS risk management requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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