New Glenn Upper-stage Sr. Structure Manager

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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!

As a functional manager of a small passionate and accomplished team of varying experience levels you will lead a team of structures engineers responsible for the design and analysis of the New Glenn Second Stage Primary and secondary structures. As the Sr Structures Engineering Manager you will have technical budgetary and schedule accountability for trade studies detailed design strength analysis drawing release and you will follow through on manufacturing testing and flight phases of the program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical and personal leadership to the GS2 Structures Engineering Team
• Lead and execute peer reviews and readiness reviews in support of engineering releases and first article builds
• Ensure timely release of engineering products including drawings models strength analyses
• Manage workflow and balance priorities across the team in order to support schedule objectives
• Coordinate and collaborate with other teams to meet design build and test milestones
• Apply robust consistent and reliable engineering fundamentals and to ensure requirements are met
• Manage non-recurring and recurring cost develop budgets report against financial forecast
• Define roles responsibilities and accountability for each direct report and across the team
• Lead or support maturation of configuration management and pedigree review processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Structures or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited institution
• 10 years of relevant engineering experience
• In-depth understanding of structures engineering principles
• Previous experience and success in developing / fielding new systems
• Previous engineering leadership in an aerospace environment with space hardware aircraft or similar mission critical high value components
• Strong personnel project management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate make decisions lead and make forward progress in ambiguous environments
• Understanding of product life cycle management and associated gate reviews
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing direct reports and projects or programs
• Experience leading an engineering team in a production environment
• Experience in developing and tracking to department financial targets
• Advanced experience in complex hardware Structures (i.e. castings forgings additively manufactured components pressurized structures welding machining cleaning non-destructive testing methods complex assembly and acceptance testing)

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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.

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