Vice President - Enterprise Engineering

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role leads Blue Origin's Enterprise Engineering Functional Organization, where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and technical authority to accelerate and improve product engineering and manufacturing across our product lines.

This Vice President of Enterprise Engineering role drives the definition and implementation of enterprise-wide engineering excellence. This role involves leading a team of engineering experts who define company-wide standard methodologies, provide core expertise in chief engineering, systems engineering, material & processes, avionics and software, flight systems, structural analysis and engineering development processes and tools - including model-based engineering and high levels of automation. Leading this diverse team, you will make the Business Units more efficient and successful in achieving safe, low-cost, manufacturable designs leading to the vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth! The successful leader will bring to bear the expertise within the team and strong collaborative relationships with the Business Units, Operations and other functions that make Blue Origin world-class in the development and manufacture of space systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the diverse team of engineering experts in achieving Blue's vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
• Enable every Business Unit to execute their product lifecycles more effectively and cost-efficiently, and to achieve high production rates that support Blue's business objectives.
• Establish the right engineering development processes that position Blue as a leader in lowering the cost of access to space. Build and drive implementation of engineering infrastructure enabling full digital thread, generative AI, innovative simulation, and design automation.
• Partner with Business Units to define and implement roadmaps for improved engineering development processes, emphasizing design simplicity and design for manufacturing.
• Provide leadership and ownership for the diverse collection of laboratories supporting the enterprise.
• Lead the staffing and deployment of Chief Engineering talent across the Enterprise. Contribute directly to solving technical challenges and driving innovation.
• Serve on the Senior Staff and contribute to overall company objectives.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications

• Background of full engineering leadership responsibilities, a demonstrated track record of successful business results and deep engineering development savvy, with a strong customer focus.
• 15+ years proven and decisive senior leadership experience in full-lifecycle development, build and operations of complex space systems; in-depth knowledge of aerospace engineering principles including propulsion, aerodynamics, avionics, and materials science.
• Experience implementing model-based engineering, digital thread, generative AI, and design automation.
• Experience leading and motivating high-caliber technical specialists and leaders.
• Proven understanding of business principles and how engineering decisions impact financial performance.
• Drive data-supported decisions with a sense of urgency and possess the ability to instill that in others.
• Passion for growing talent and identifying and rewarding impactful leaders.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.

Compensation Range for: CO applicants is $258,150 to $368,300; WA applicants is $258,150 to $368,300.

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

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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 workforce. 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, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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