Job Description
Application Close Date 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. We’re 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 Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's 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. Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the Lunar Transporter team as the Sr. Manager of Cryogenic Liquid and Main Propulsion System. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to manage a team to deliver a critical subsystem of the Lunar Transporter. The Sr. Manager is accountable for leading a team to deliver the full subsystem scope for the vehicle, including requirements, technical performance, schedule, and budget. The Sr. Manager will manage the day-to-day efforts as well as career development of a talented group of professionals to deliver for our customers. The Sr. Manager will engage leaders and subject matter experts across Blue Origin regarding cryogenic propulsion systems and cryogenic propellant management. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities Include Define, own, and control the subsystem technical baseline, performing technical work and providing technical leadership of the highest caliber. Define, own, and control the subsystem cost and schedule baseline, driving continuous improvement and refinement of the baseline to meet needs and targets in a dynamic development environment. Manage a team of engineers to specify, design, analyze, manufacture, integrate, test, and deliver hardware and software components that satisfy mission objectives while balancing cost, schedule, and risk. Manage external procurements and internal hardware dependencies required to meet subsystem deliveries. Recruit, hire and manage a technical team of engineers and other professionals Manage your direct reports’ professional development (e.g., performance reviews, compensation and promotion management, routine one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on performance. Drive excellence in programmatic and project operations through data-driven management approach Minimum Qualifications 2+ years managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for leading and coaching employees. 8+ years of relevant experience in the full lifecycle development of aerospace systems, including experience in one or more of requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning, and operation. Demonstrated expertise in cryogenic (liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen) propulsion and fluid management systems Resource management experience leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing staffing, budget, and schedule. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field. Preferred Qualifications Experience with verification, integration, and test, of integrated subsystems or systems on a spacecraft. Experience with space vehicle mission operations. Experience managing suppliers/subcontracts. Familiarity with agile project management. Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements. management and Cost Account Management such as EVM. M.S. or Ph.D. degree in engineering or another technical field. Compensation Range For CO applicants is $169,008.00 - $236,611.20 WA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75 Other Site Ranges May Differ Culture Statement Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Yo