Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

The Autonomy Engineering Manager leads the Autonomy Engineering group within Enterprise Engineering Flight Systems, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Flight Systems. This role balances both leadership and technical responsibilities, ensuring Business Units receive expert support in simulation, aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), navigation, and systems engineering.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and manage a high-performing team of industry experts through strategic recruiting, hiring, and retention
• Provide daily guidance, leadership, and mentoring to team members
• Conduct regular performance reviews and ensure appropriate professional development opportunities
• Manage task assignments, workload balancing, and project allocation across the team

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with Business Units to understand requirements, define expectations, and establish deliverables
• Develop multi-year resource planning aligned with strategic objectives
• Track and report key performance metrics and schedule adherence
• Ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds internal customer expectations

Strategic Direction

• Partner with the Senior Director and other leaders to shape and execute the strategic vision for Flight Systems
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement
• Ensure technical excellence across all supported disciplines

Technical Contribution

• Provide hands-on engineering expertise in one or more specialized areas (simulation, aerodynamics, CFD, navigation, or systems engineering)
• Apply technical knowledge to guide team solutions and approach

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• 7-10 years of experience in simulation, aerodynamics, CFD, navigation, or systems engineering
• Demonstrated success leading technical teams in complex engineering environments

Technical Knowledge

• Working understanding of the complexities and interdependencies across multiple disciplines within flight systems
• Practical experience in at least one of the core technical areas supported by the team
• Knowledge of aerospace systems and spaceflight operations preferred

Leadership Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven talent for building and developing high-performing technical teams
• Strong project and resource management capabilities

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.

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.