Combustion Devices Manager

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!

As the Manager of a diverse and hardworking team of combustion device engineers, you will set technical direction, train team members to support current and future engine program needs, and progress combustion devices (injectors, chambers, nozzles, thrusters, igniters, and related components) for various rocket engines and spaceflight systems through every stage of an engineered products’ lifecycle.

You will be responsible for the complete employee experience including hiring, performance management, training and providing tools for career development.

You will help to improve technical processes and tool development around focused areas of engines test planning, execution, and engine development cycles.

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.

In addition to people manager responsibilities, you will provide direct technical support to a program as an individual contributor.

You will contribute to and lead component design, manufacturing, test support, perform data reviews and Test Readiness Reviews, support anomaly investigations and root cause analysis to drive corrective actions and hardware improvements.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and leadership skills to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications :

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired)

5+ years of aerospace industry or related field experience

Strong technical fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing, materials processing including welding, brazing, additive manufacturing

Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Demonstrated experience with Computer aided design tools (CAD)

Demonstrated experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Proven understanding of production processes

Familiarity with data analysis and data processing

Demonstrated success with corrective action implementation

Consistent track record leading teams through earning trust and maintaining positive, professional relationships in a way that would strengthen our culture of inclusion.

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 :

Engineering M.S. or higher

8+ years liquid rocket engine combustion devices experience

Technical fundamentals of rocket engine propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer and / or combustion

Working knowledge of combustion devices design, manufacturing, and testing

Lean or six-sigma knowledge / certifications

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.

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