Electrical Propulsion Senior Manager
About The Position
Blue Origin is hiring a Senior Manager to lead its Propulsion Development & Production organization within Blue National Security (BNS). BNS designs, develops, and delivers launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. The role is foundational to developing Hall thruster-based propulsion systems that maneuver constellation satellites and building the propulsion team. The manager will oversee a multidisciplinary organization spanning electric propulsion, electric-propulsion power electronics, thermal, structural, manufacturing, test, production, and quality engineering. The position involves leading and developing technical professionals, integrating work across disciplines, and advancing Blue Origin’s mission. Relocation is provided, and travel is expected up to 25% of the time. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background checks apply, with additional checks or credentials required for certain job profiles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or a related high-tech industry.
- 5+ years of technical leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- 5+ years of experience with propulsion systems.
- Demonstrated success leading complex technical projects involving multiple engineering domains.
- Strong understanding of spacecraft engineering principles and practices.
- Proven ability to translate strategic vision into tactical execution plans and lead teams to execute them.
- Track record of delivering results in highly technical environments on short schedules.
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strategic thinking and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to inspire technical teams.
- Comfort operating in ambiguous environments with competing priorities.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a broad audience.
- Resilient, adaptable approach to overcoming challenges.
- Must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylum status requirement.
- Background check required; additional checks or credentials may apply to certain job profiles.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant technical discipline.
- Experience in two or more of the team’s technical domains: electric propulsion, electric-propulsion power electronics, thermal, structural, manufacturing, and/or test engineering.
- Background developing innovative capabilities for space systems.
- Experience in high-production-rate environments.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application to aerospace challenges.
- History of successful collaboration across disciplines.
- Program/project management certification or equivalent experience.
- Passion for Blue Origin’s mission and space exploration.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical professionals across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Establish the team’s vision, roadmap, and operational structure to deliver strategic objectives.
- Drive technical integration across specialties and ensure cohesive solutions meet program needs.
- Collaborate with program leadership to define technical priorities and resource allocation.
- Facilitate cross-functional partnerships with other Blue Origin organizations.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks across multiple domains.
- Champion innovation while maintaining focus on practical, implementable solutions.
- Establish and maintain technical standards and best practices across disciplines.
- Develop metrics and reporting structures to track team performance and project progress.
- Represent Advanced Capabilities in senior leadership forums and strategic planning activities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Relocation provided
- Some employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on role type and job level; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
