Structures Manager - New Glenn GS2

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, CDL Driver's License, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Disability Accommodations, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Follow Through, Forecasting, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Lifting, Industrial Engineering, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Machining, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Medical Records, Military, Nondestructive Testing (NDT), Onboarding, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle Management, Production Systems, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, Regulations, Road Tests, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, Time Management, Trade Studies, Welding, Wheel/Front-End Loader

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As a functional manager of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of varying experience levels, you will lead a team of structures engineers responsible for the design and analysis of the New Glenn Second Stage secondary structures. As the Structures Engineering Manager, you will have technical, budgetary and schedule accountability for trade studies, detailed design, strength analysis, drawing release and you will follow through on manufacturing, testing and flight phases of the program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide technical and personal leadership to the GS2 Structures Engineering Team
Lead and execute peer reviews and readiness reviews in support of engineering releases and first article builds
Ensure timely release of engineering products including drawings, models, strength analyses
Manage workflow and balance priorities across the team in order to support schedule objectives
Coordinate and collaborate with other teams to meet design, build, and test milestones
Apply robust, consistent, and reliable engineering fundamentals and to ensure requirements are met
Manage non-recurring and recurring cost, develop budgets, report against financial forecast
Define roles, responsibilities, and accountability for each direct report and across the team
Lead or support maturation of configuration management and pedigree review processes

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited institution
6+ years of relevant engineering experience
In-depth understanding of structures engineering principles
Previous experience and success in developing / fielding new systems
Previous engineering leadership in an aerospace environment with space hardware, aircraft or similar, mission critical high value components
Strong personnel, project management and interpersonal skills
Ability to operate, make decisions, lead, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments
Understanding of product life cycle management and associated gate reviews
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

Master of Science in Mechanical, Structures, Industrial or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited institution
Experience managing direct reports and projects or programs
Experience leading an engineering team in a production environment
Experience in developing and tracking to department financial targets
Advanced experience in complex hardware Structures (i.e. castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, pressurized structures, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, complex assembly and acceptance testing)

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.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

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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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