MK2 Crew Lander - Tank Structures Manager - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Bond Market, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CDL Driver's License, Calendar Management, Cargo/Freight, Composite Materials, Cost Control, Disability Accommodations, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finite Element Analysis, Follow Through, Genetics, Green Construction, Hardware Development, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Integration Testing, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Records, Mentoring, Military, Onboarding, Operational Support, PTC Creo, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Development, Regulations, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Road Tests, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Testing, Time Management, Trade Studies, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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.

This role supports the development and operations of MK2 Crew Lander primary tank structure. As a manager of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of varying experience levels, you will have technical, budgetary and schedule accountability for trade studies, detailed design, strength analysis, drawing release, and hardware qualification, and you will follow through on manufacturing, testing, and flight phases of the program.

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:

Lead and mentor a growing team of engineers, while encouraging a culture of teamwork and innovation

Lead structural design through the entire lifecycle to include production.

Support around-the-clock production, integration, and testing at our manufacturing facilities, incorporate product design improvements to lower cost and deliver hardware at rate.

Plan and coordinate the resources to effectively design, build, test, and certify the structural hardware.

Provide technical leadership and oversight of design and development, with complete ownership of end item compliance to the defined requirements.

Track and deliver on tight schedules, strict cost targets, and high-performance goals, driving rapid decision-making rooted in data and results.

Identify, supervise, and mitigate risks to technical performance, cost, and schedule.

Lead the team in source selection for all structural commodities, supplier selection and management.

Lead team to develop and document system design to support operations, integration, manufacturing, and quality.

Routinely report performance to plan on schedule, resources, cost, and technical performance metrics.

Develop project summary presentations for customer reviews, internal team meetings and support to Blue Origin communications team

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. or equivalent experience in an aerospace, mechanical, or systems engineering-related field, with 8+ years experience.

Experience running launch vehicle hardware or equivalent development program.

Prior experience as technical or subsystem lead, coordinating a team in a fast-paced lean engineering environment.

Demonstrated technical proficiency with the tools of structural design: CAD/PLM (Creo preferred), analysis (Hand calcs, FEA), and DFX.

Experienced in leading programs and technology in aerospace development, crafting, deploying, and supporting complete flight systems.

Leader with excellent organization, proficient written and verbal communication, demonstrated resourcefulness, sound business and technical judgment, and a bias for action.

Successful experience in hiring and developing great people with skills and demonstrated ability to empower and prioritize effective teams and resolve conflicts.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and ability to travel in support of the program, customer, and supplier activities.

Must be able to travel up to 25% of time and to remote sites

Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

M.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems engineering and experience with launch vehicle development, production, and operations.

Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital launch vehicles or human rated spacecraft.

Demonstrated experience with composites, metallics, bolted joints, adhesive bonds, cryogenic propellants, and integration of large assemblies.

Strong business management acumen and experience leading large, geographically dispersed programs with large subcontractors.

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50

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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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