Manager ThermalFluids Structural Analysis

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit which develops Blue Origins Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origins mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit which develops Blue Origins Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origins mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers and technical specialists you will directly impact the history of space exploration and demonstrate your commitment to safe reliable and repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and advancing Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This Senior Manager position leads a team of structural analysts responsible for the analysis and critical review of Thermal/Fluids Core Components Products.

This senior-level role provides leadership technical expertise and training for the Thermal/Fluids Analysis/Design team. Responsibilities include coordinating project assignments with product team leads and project managers reconciling project needs with staff resources and capabilities and owning the technical quality of the teams work. This includes responsibility for the standards processes and tools used in complex Thermal/Fluids systems analysis.

Management responsibilities include fostering employee training growth and career development; managing under performance; providing status updates to upper management. While this is a management role it also requiresand provides the opportunity forsignificant technical input in Structural Integrity/methodology guidance review oversight and future roadmap planning to support technology advancement and cost reduction.

As a member of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program team your work will play a key role in developing lunar transportation systems that will return humans to the Moon and help extend human presence beyond the bounds of Earth.

Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you are excited by delivering both near-term and long-term value solving novel problems learning new topics and completing challenging projects please apply!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supply people processes and tools needed to meet the demand signals specified by project Product team managers and program managers

Negotiate Statements of Work with the respective product managers

Supply staffing to projects reconciling project needs with staff capabilities and negotiating time commitments

When demand signal exceeds group capabilities or capacity work with the Director to recruit and hire additional staff or secure contract labor as needed

Manage direct reports professional development (e.g. goals skills performance reviews compensation and promotion management one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on maximizing performance

Ensure staff are properly trained including participation in the Blue Origin safety culture

Obtain relevant performance feedback for employees for each evaluation period

Facilitate development opportunities for team members to align with product needs advance the capabilities of the teams community of practice and increase employee satisfaction

Equip the team with relevant engineering tools and training in proper usage

Set and prioritize team goals in alignment with group and business unit goals

Promote the usage of key technical resources (e.g. standards journals references)

Develop maintain and implement a plan for acquiring software models and analysis tools needed and processes for capturing staff best practices

Coordinate and integrate with similar functional teams and expertise across the company

Build relationships with external stakeholders in the domain area for benchmarking recruiting pipeline and collaboration purposes

Perform technical work where needed and provide technical leadership

Exemplify high standards of conduct for team members

Facilitate solutions to issues encountered by team members

Grow technical acumen and depth in relevant fields of expertise

Embody promote and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles and business unit culture

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineeringor equivalent.

10 years of demonstrated experience managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for technical quality of work delivered and career management of employees

10 years of experience withstaticstructural modal random vibrationFatigue and Damage Tolerance.

Must have a strong understanding of analysis fundamentals from first principals.

Experience as a Structural Integrity Lead or Delegate or Analysis Lead

History of developing innovative solutions with partially defined requirements and changing criteria

Ability to be self-directed and balance multiple projects at one time

History of communicating status design/analysis concepts and technical results effectively

History of demonstrating autonomous leadership

Technical or management abilities have been recognized by the larger organization

Familiarity with 3D CAD modeling programs (Creo preferred)

Familiarity with FEA tools

Familiarity with GD&T usage (ASME Y14.5)

Familiarity with environmental testing including vibration shock thermal cycle Pressure cycle damage matching.

Flexibility and openness to tackling varied assignments and learning new skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience withrecent versions ofCreo Windchill ANSYS and Abaqus Matlab Altair Hyperworks

Experience with fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics

Experience with aerospace industry standard analysis methods (Bruhn MarksShigleySteinberg Engelmeier)etc.

Experience with environmental testingsimilar toSMC-S-016 DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810 (random vibration shock thermal cycle etc.)

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $150743.00 - $211039.50 CO applicants is $138181.00 - $193453.05 WA applicants is $150743.00 - $211039.50 VA applicants is $150743.00 - $211039.50

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.

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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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