Director of Structural & Thermal Engineering
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Job Location:
Lafayette, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Blue Canyon Technologies RTXs small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory NASA MIT Lincoln Lab the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.
PositionPurpose:TheDirectorofStructural& ThermalEngineeringisresponsibleforallStructuraland ThermalEngineering staff management (people) and BCT company-wideStructural& ThermalEngineering& Analysisprocess and tools.
Title: Director of Structural & Thermal Engineering
Position Type:Full Time
Pay Range: $180000 - $290000
(Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.)
On-site position at our Lafayette CO location (work locations are subject to change based on business need).
Benefits:
- Employer sponsored health dental and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
- Life insurance
- 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
- Generous PTO (4 weeks of vacation 3 floating holidays 2 weeks of sick time 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave
JobResponsibilities:
- Team Leadership Lead a team of talentedandcapableStructuralengineersand Thermal engineers.Promotea cultureof excellence integrityandrespect within theTeamand across thewiderfunctionalengineeringteam. Manageemployeeperformance planning goalsettingandfeedbackconversations.Be the primary advocate forindividuals as well astheStructures& ThermalTeam.
- Technical Leadership Act as a technical leader within the areas ofStructural& ThermalAnalysis Finite ElementSpace EnvironmentsandLaunch Vehicle loads & environments. Facilitate andparticipateindesign reviewsincluding at thecomponentlevelto sub-system and system level.Swiftly lead the team through resolution of complex technical mattersbalancing business needs with qualityandbe a core participant in Change Review Boards andFailureReviewBoards as necessary.Be the leader who owns technical issues andworks with thetechnicalteamto bringproblems to resolution.
- Product LeadershipEnsuretop-notchandtimelytechnicalexecution ofallStructuraland Thermalengineering tasks across BCT programsandproduct lines.Work to properly staffallStructural& Thermalengineering needswhile protecting the teamfromrisk ofexcessiveworkload. Participate innew business initiativeactivities by supportingdevelopmentofdetailedestimates(tasks & hours). LeadStructural& ThermalEngineering in productandprogram planningactivitiesandsupportdesign reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR/MRR/TRR).Work in unison withprogramandproduct leaders across BCT by providing technical support forproduct line decisionmaking.
- Design Process Development MonitorStructural& Thermalengineeringand analysisprocessesfor effectiveness while consideringthe teamscapabilities failuretrendsandbusinessneeds.Modify existingprocessesor developnew processesthatenablequalitytechnicaloutputsandachievablecost/schedule targets thusensuringthecontinuedsuccessof BCTsproducts.
- Establishandmaintainhighqualityrelationships based on trust and professionalismwithin theStructures& ThermalTeamandcross-functionalpeers.
- Actas thecustomer POC forStructural& Thermalengineering interactions with customers (may be delegated with supervision); be the escalation path forcustomersonStructural& Thermalissues.
- Forecast operating costs ofthedepartment and prepare andensurethe team is meetingdepartment overheadbudget.
- Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safetyregulations.
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications/Education:
- 15or moreyearsof experiencedesigning/developing/analyzingspacecraft structuresor thermal systems withprogressive(year over year)complexity.
- Seven (7)or more yearsofproventechnicalandfunctionalleadershipwithhistory ofprogressiveleadershipexperience(fromLeadtoManager or Senior Manager of Engineering etc.)
- Abachelorsdegree inEngineeringor Scienceis(advanced degreepreferred)
- An advanced knowledge anddetaileddesignexperienceofcomplex space systemsis.
- Expertisein one or more areas ofStructuralor Thermalengineering:Finite Element Analysis Launch environmentsThermal Desktop TD Direct SolidWorksetc.
- Anunderstandingofthekey relationshipsbetweenStructuralor Thermalengineering and all other elements ofthesystemsto which theyinterface;a systemengineeringexposureorbackground is a plus.
- Strongsenseofteambuilding/leadershipbased onrespectintegrityandethics.
- Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
- Relatedtechnicalexperiencemaybeconsideredinlieuofeducation.
Working Conditions:
This job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers scanners filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand bend reach and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability marital status veteran status or any other protected factor. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation contact Melissa Po at.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
About Company
Blue Canyon Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of turnkey small satellite solutions, including nanosatellites, microsatellites, and ESPA-class satellites.
