Sr. Manager, Reaction Control System

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, WA

40d • $169,008 - $257,329

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. 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. You will lead an engineering team to design, deliver, and integrate the Reaction Control System for the Lunar Lander which includes thrusters and fluid systems. This role is accountable for leading the team to deliver these systems while meeting requirements, technical performance, schedule, and budget. You will manage complex interdisciplinary engineering tasks and ensure cohesive teamwork that leads to high quality engineering products. Providing clear technical direction and support to the team will be crucial in achieving these goals. You will be responsible for the people management aspect of your team from hiring and development to stringent & thoughtful performance management.

Requirements

• 8+ 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 requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning, or operation.
• Demonstrated expertise in storable propellant thruster and fluid systems
• Resource management experience leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing staffing, budget, and schedule.
• Hands-on experience with the development lifecycle of propulsion components and systems.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of integrity.
• Experience with industry tools such as ANSYS, Sinda Fluint, Windchill, and Creo Parametric.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering, computing, or another technical field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing complex engineering teams in dynamic and scrappy environments.
• Experience with resource/budget management and reporting.
• Experience with Agile, IMP-level scheduling, risk management, configuration management, requirements management processes.

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and control the Reaction Control subsystem technical baseline, performing technical work and providing technical leadership of the highest caliber.
• Define, own, and control the subsystem cost and schedule, 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 systems that satisfy mission objectives while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
• Manage external procurements and internal hardware dependencies required to meet subsystem deliveries.
• Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a high performing engineering team.
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager