ZBO Senior Manager, Turbomachinery - Lunar Permanence

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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.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As the Sr Turbomachinery Manager for the Zero Boil Off (ZBO) Cryocooler Program within Lunar Transportation, you will report to the Director for Hardware Design on the ZBO Cryocooler program and directly support program execution.

The Sr Turbomachinery Manager is responsible for leading and managing the design, development, and implementation of turbomachinery related to our company's cryocooler products. This position will support all aspects of ZBO Cryocooler Turbomachinery team management and includes accountability and oversight of technical design from initial conceptual design to final product certification, cost, schedule, risk management and personnel management.

The Sr Turbomachinery Manager will also be responsible for working with the functional groups throughout Blue Origin including coordinating and facilitating support from EPM, TFO, Operations, Finance, and other organizations within the company in support of hardware design and development activities. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight.

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:

• Lead and manage the design and development of gas bearing turbomachinery and components related to our Blue Origin's cryocooler products.
• Ensure the timely delivery of turbomachinery that meet our requirements, performance specifications, and cost and schedule targets.
• Manage and mentor the turbomachinery team, including staffing, training, performance evaluation, and workload allocation.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including Program, Project, Leadership, suppliers, and other internal departments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate turbomachinery with other systems, such as structures, fluids, avionics, etc.
• Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations
• Embody, promote, and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for leading and coaching employees.
• Strong technical knowledge of turbomachinery systems, including compressors, turbines, rotordynamics, aerodynamics.
• Experience with the design, analysis, fabrication of the high-speed gas-bearing turbomachines including gas bearings (herringbone and foil), impellers (open and closed), diffusers, nozzles, volutes, motors, alternators and more.
• Experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of fluids and turbomachinery systems.
• Proven leadership skills, including experience managing direct reports and mentoring technical teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a 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:

• Masters or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Knowledge and familiarity with Brayton cryocooler systems, including cycle thermodynamics, cryogenics
• Experience with the design, analysis, fabrication and testing of high-performance shell-and-tube heat exchangers.
• Experience with common analysis tools (Matlab, Refprop, ANSYS, DyRoBes, NASTRAN/PATRAN, HyperMesh, MotorCad, etc..) and CAD/CM tools (Windchill, PTC/Creo preferred).
• Strong project management skills, including experience with project planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience on a flight production program

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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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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