Senior Manager, Deployable Structures and Separation Systems - Lunar Core Components Mechanical Team

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.Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the Lunar Core Components team as Senior Manager of the Deployable Structures and Separation Systems group. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to manage product-focused teams working to develop, build and test hardware that is critical to current and future Lunar missions. The Manager is accountable for leadership of the team, inclusive of requirements, technical performance, schedule, and budget. The Manager will manage the day-to-day efforts as well as career development of a talented group of professionals to deliver for our customers.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 include:Define, own, and control the subsystem technical baseline, performing technical work and providing technical leadership of the highest caliber.Define, own, and control the subsystem cost and schedule baseline, driving continuous improvement and refinement of the baseline to meet needs and targets in a dynamic development environment.Manage a team of engineers to specify, design, analyze, manufacture, integrate, test, and deliver hardware and software components that satisfy mission objectives while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.Manage external procurements and internal hardware dependencies required to meet subsystem deliveries.Manage your direct reports’ professional development (e.g., performance reviews, compensation and promotion management, routine one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on performance.Drive excellence in programmatic and project operations through data-driven management approachMinimum Qualifications:Experience in leading and mentoring technical teams and functional groups, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a commitment to employee development.8+ years of relevant experience in the full lifecycle development of aerospace structures and/or mechanismsDemonstrated experience in one or more of: requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning, and operationResource management experience leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing staffing, budget, and schedule.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field.Preferred Qualifications:Experience designing, building and testing pyrotechnically actuated mechanismsExperience designing, building and testing large deployable structuresExperience with verification, integration, and test, of integrated subsystems or systems on a spacecraft.Experience with space vehicle mission operations.Experience managing suppliers/subcontracts.Familiarity with agile project management.Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements. management and Cost Account Management such as EVM.M.S. or Ph.D. degree in engineering or another technical field.Compensation Range for:CA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75CO applicants is $169,008.00 - $236,611.20WA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon’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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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.Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)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. 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