Launch Engineering Manager - Pneumatics

Location: California

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.

Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

This role is part of the New Glenn Launch Operations team, responsible for providing expertise in Ground and Vehicle systems supporting processing from flight hardware receipt through day-of-launch operations.

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 but are not limited to:
*** Collaborate on system safety and process hazards analysis.
* Manage a team responsible for test and operate launch vehicle fluid systems (pneumatics).
* Recruit, hire, mentor, and onboard team members
* Assist employees with career development planning and goal setting.
* Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings to gage progress towards identified goals, formally document performance feedback, and conduct semi-annual performance reviews.
* Manage, review and approve Paid Time Off
* Oversee adherence to all published Blue Origin Policies, Directives, Instructions and Guidelines
* Promote a workplace environment and culture aligned with Blue Origin guiding principles.
* Assist with budget and spend plan development and execution per the Approved Operating Plan
* Collaborate with other functional group leads to ensure consistency in training and development across the Ground and Vehicle Operations group.
* Track and report crew readiness for test and flight operations.
* Operations support will require occasional support outside of nominal business hours.  This includes after hours, weekends and holidays.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent experience
* Experience operating launch vehicle and/or ground fluid systems for cryogenics, pneumatics, and hydraulics
* 5+ years of experience working in an operational environment.
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
* Experience working with and leading cross-functional teams in a work environment.
* Outstanding organizational and time management skills
* Critical thinker with innovative, problem-solving skills.
* Self-starter with strategic and creative attitude
* Excellent computer skills with the ability to use a variety of management and planning software tools, including the ability to rapidly learn and apply new software tools as required.
* Ability to work weekends and off-shifts, as needed, for Launch Operations surge support.
* Ability to travel occasionally.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** 2+ years of experience in leadership and management positions (people and project management with direct reports)
* Working knowledge of various fluid systems
* Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting fluid systems.
* 3-5 years of relevant aerospace industry experience working with complex engineering systems (i.e., launch vehicles, spacecraft, aircraft, etc.)
* Previous Experience as a functional manager with direct reports
** Culture Statement
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