Manager, Thermal Systems Engineering, Integration and Test - Lunar Permanence

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Manager, Thermal Systems Engineering, Integration and Test - Lunar Permanence

Apply locations Seattle, WA Denver, CO Phoenix, AZ Space Coast, FL Los Angeles, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R42736

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!

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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. 

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruit, hire, onboard, train and mentor a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team of new Thermal Systems Engineers
• Manage your direct reports’ professional development (e.g., coaching, routine one-on-one development conversations, performance reviews, and promotion management)
• Lead the development and management of the Thermal IPT specifications and requirements (hardware and software)
• Lead the development and management of thermal interfaces, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and models.
• Standardize Thermal Systems Engineering approaches across Lunar missions
• Own the verification and validation of Thermal requirements, in collaboration with the Thermal test engineers, including verification activities, methods and plans.
• Perform traceability analysis of requirements to higher levels, and to verification activities
• Utilize Systems Engineering tools such as Jama, Windchill and Cameo
• Support and present at major gated reviews including design reviews, readiness reviews, etc.
• Monitor technical progress, requirements, budget, schedule, deliverables and risks as well as review recommendations for change with program management.
• Communicate progress to leadership team via; program management reviews weekly/monthly, finance reviews, long term forecasting business plan, and project deep dives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or similar
• Experience in the generation of requirements, decomposition, and analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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 Qualifications

• M.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 2+ years managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for leading and mentoring employees.
• 8+ years of experience in thermal analysis for spacecraft systems
• Experience solving a variety of spacecraft engineering challenges
• Familiar with agile project management.
• Experience in design and analysis of safety critical systems.
• Experience in safety-critical aerospace vehicle certification processes.
• Experience with space vehicle design, verification, integration, and test.
• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM.
• Experience managing subcontracts.

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $136,620.00-$191,268.00;CO applicants is $125,235.00-$175,329.00;WA applicants is $136,620.00-$191,268.00

Other site ranges may differ

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 work force. 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here .

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