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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.
As the functional manager of theEngine Specialty Engineering andInfrastructure(ESEI)Infrastructure team, you will oversee theBlue Engines Integrated Hardware in the Loop (BE-IHIL)Lab,theValves andMechanisms(V&M)DevelopmentLab,the Combustion Devices(CD)Labandany futuredevelopment spaces to supportBlue Engines.You will lead a multidisciplinary group of electrical and mechanical engineers in designing, developing, and operating world classenginecomponenttestand integrationfacilities.You will balance hands-on technical leadership with people management, setting the technical direction for the team, developing your engineers, driving execution, and serving as the primary interface between your team and program leadership.
This is a technical management role and is not a purely administrative management position. You will be expected tomaintainmeaningful technical engagement with the work your team produces, provide engineering judgment on critical design decisions, and be a credible technical voice with stakeholders across the program.
Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
Set andmaintainthe scope and definition of the BE-IHIL,Valves & Mechanisms (V&M), and Turbomachinery (TM)/Combustion Devices (CD) Development Labs,aligning theirgoals and capabilities with the needs of Engines customers.
Serve as technical authority for theBE-IHIL,V&M and CD Labs,providingguidance and judgment on complex design challenges.
Establish andmaintainmechanicaland electricaldesign standards, analysis methods, and best practices for the team.
Review and approve critical design packages, engineering drawings,lab policies,and test plans.
Drive design reviews at key project milestones; ensure all team deliverablescomply withapplicable codes, standards, and specifications.
People Leadership
Directly manage a team ofengineersand technicianssupportingtheBE-IHIL, V&M, and CD Labs.
Recruit, hire, and onboard engineering talent, actively build andmaintaina strong teampipeline.
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations,identifyskill gaps and develop targeted growth plans for all direct reports.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and safety-first team culture consistent with Blue Origin's values.
Program Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership
Own team deliverables, manage scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality across multiple concurrenttest stations,identifyand communicate risks early and drive mitigation plans.
Oversee external design and fabrication partners, ensure technical compliance, quality, and schedule adherence through the full project lifecycle including fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing & activation.
Interface with program managers, systems engineers, operationsleadstoalign onpriorities andensuretest station capability is aligned with program goals.
Represent the large mechanisms team in program-level reviews, technical interchange meetings, and leadership forums, contribute to budget, headcount planning, and resource allocation in coordination with senior leadership.
Qualifications:
B.S. degree, or higher, in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
4+ years relevant experience.
Knowledge and strong fundamentals in project management approaches and techniques
Previousexperience with aerospace control systems
Experience leading and running small teams on fast-paced projects with little direction and under minimal supervision
Risk management, configuration management, requirements development, and verification planning
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.
Desired:
Master's Degree (M.S.) or higher in aerospace, systems engineering, business, or a related field
Directmanagementor team/technical leadership experience
Technicalexpertisewithin one of the following areas:Hydraulic Actuators,Lab Instrumentation andData Acquisition Systems,Avionics, Electric ActuatorControl, Engine/Assembly Test
Experience developing aerospace products from the concept phase through new product introduction
First principles design knowledge of Hydraulic and Electrical actuation systems
Experience building or scaling engineering teams in a fast-paced aerospace or industrial environment.
Compensation range foron siteWA applicants is
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50Other site ranges may differ
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