MK2 Crew Lander - Structures Analysis Manager - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin•Denver, CO

46d

About The Position

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 Blue Moon MK2 Crew Lander Structures team as Manager of the Structural Analysis team. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to manage a team to deliver a MK2 Crew Lander primary structure. The Manager is accountable for leading a team to deliver the structural analysis methods, tools, sizing, analysis reports, and qualification plans. The Manager will manage the day-to-day efforts as well as career development of a talented group of professionals to deliver for our customers. 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!

Requirements

Experience in leading and mentoring technical teams and functional groups, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a commitment to employee development.
6+ years of relevant experience in the full lifecycle development of aerospace structures, including experience in requirement definition, structural analysis, and structural verification and validation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with internal loads development, structural verification planning and execution for composite and/or metallic aircraft or spacecraft vehicle structures.
Experience managing suppliers/subcontracts.
Resource management experience leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing staffing, budget, and schedule.
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

Responsibilities

Manage a team of structural analysts to deliver analysis models, structural substantiation reports, structural verification plans, and fracture control plans to satisfy mission objectives while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
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 to provide the analytical competency required by the MK2 Crew Lander Structures team.
Provide technical leadership to the MK2 Crew Lander Structures team guiding both the design, analysis, and test approaches for vehicle structures.
Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a team.

Benefits

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.
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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's 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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