BLUE ORIGIN
BLUE ORIGIN
BLUE ORIGIN is an aerospace and defense company focused on space exploration and the development of reusable launch vehicles. Founded by Jeff Bezos, the company aims to expand human activity into space while helping preserve Earth by pursuing new energy and material resources and relocating industries beyond the planet. Its partially and fully reusable systems are designed for civil, commercial, and defense customers, with an emphasis on safety and cost-effective access to space.

Fluids Design Manager

Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for fluids design, manufacturing, and testing for Blue Origin’s MK1 Lunar Lander. Develop engineers and improve propulsion system hardware.

Description

  • Set technical direction and product support priorities for a multidisciplinary fluids design team
  • Develop team members to meet current and future program needs
  • Coordinate in-house and supplier design, fabrication, and continuous improvement of MK1 Lunar Lander fluids components
  • Lead process improvement and development throughout the component life cycle
  • Oversee hiring, performance management, training, and career development
  • Improve technical processes, requirements, and tools
  • Direct the team’s day-to-day work
  • Provide technical support throughout the component life cycle
  • Lead and contribute to component design, manufacturing, and test support
  • Review data and assess test readiness
  • Support anomaly investigations and root cause analysis
  • Drive corrective actions and hardware improvements
  • Support design, development, manufacturing, procurement, and testing of MK1 Lunar Lander fluid and propulsion systems

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, or Physics preferred)
  • At least 5 years of aerospace industry or related experience, or equivalent
  • Ability to lead engineers in a fast-paced environment while delivering hardware to meet customer needs
  • Experience developing engineering talent through coaching, mentoring, and growth opportunities
  • Strong technical fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing, supply chain, and materials processing
  • Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) tools
  • Experience leading design for manufacturability (DFM)
  • Understanding of production processes
  • Track record of implementing corrective actions
  • Ability to lead teams and maintain positive professional relationships
  • Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering, MBA, or equivalent
  • Preferred: At least 2 years of people leadership experience with 8 or more direct reports
  • Preferred: At least 5 years of cryogenic propulsion systems experience
  • Preferred: Technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and/or combustion
  • Preferred: Lean or Six Sigma knowledge or certifications
  • Preferred: Experience leading and developing engineers into high performers
  • Must pass Blue Origin’s standard background check

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 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 scheduled weekly hours
  • Up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Potential role-based benefits and bonuses may depend on job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors

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