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Manager Thermal Design and Analysis Engineering

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Budgeting, Business Plan, CDL Driver's License, Cargo/Freight, Coaching, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Disability Accommodations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Forecasting, Genetics, Green Construction, Hardware Design, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heat Transfer, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Design, Material Moving, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Records, Mentoring, Military, Onboarding, People Management, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Validation/Verification, Road Tests, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Thermal Analysis, Thermal Management, Trade Studies, Validation Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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.

In this position, you will work directly with NASA as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) program. You will play a key role in developing the systems that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth! We are looking for someone to apply their technicalexpertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to build the road to space. Passion for our mission and vision isrequired!

This opportunity is for a Thermal Design and Analysis Manager within the Thermal Product Team of the Lunar Transportation business unit. This person will lead a team responsibly for system engineering, system-level Thermal Analysis, hardware design, and passive thermal hardware delivery. 20-30% of your time will be dedicated to personnel/team management (hiring, performance reviews, mentoring, etc.) while the other 70-80% will be leading and managing the scope of your team as the responsible authority.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsible for leading the Thermal Design and Analysis team. Perform personnel management including performance reviews, training, etc.
Manage your direct reports' professional development (e.g., coaching, routine one-on-one development conversations, performance reviews, and promotion management)
Own the delivery and quality of the overall system design as well as delivery of the passive hardware solutions.
Monitor technical progress, requirements, budget, schedule, deliverables and risks as well as review recommendations for change with program management.
Deliver a System Thermal design and predict spacecraft temperatures across all mission phases
Identify non-compliances to thermal requirements and drive them to resolution
Perform trade studies and optimizations of thermal design solutions and collaborate with external subsystems on the trade offs
Document thermal design and analysis results and present at program gated reviews
Communicate progress to leadership team via; program management reviews weekly/monthly, finance reviews, long term forecasting business plan, and project deep dives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Expert level understanding of heat transfer fundamentals in space environment.
Strong understanding of common spacecraft thermal hardware
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or similar

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 coaching employees.
8+ years of experience in thermal design and analysis for spacecraft systems
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, integration processes, design for manufacturing, and quality control
Strong understanding of subsystems and theirthermal implicationsacross the mission lifecycle.
Solid understanding of pumped fluid loops working in tandem with passive thermal solutions
Expertisein passive thermal control hardware, with a proventrack recordofflighthardware delivery
Experience evaluatingmake/buy decisions
Experience with verification and validation of Thermal requirements including verification activities, methods and plans.
Familiar with agile project management.
Familiar with thermal environments of lunar missions.
Experience in safety-critical aerospace vehicle certification processes.
Experience managing subcontracts.

Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50
CO applicants is $138,181.00 - $193,453.05
WA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 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 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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required 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 physical

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.

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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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