Blue Origin · 5 hours ago
Lead Systems Engineer - Mission Management
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support the development and operations of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle, enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining processes for commercial missions. The role involves leading a team, establishing continuous improvement frameworks, and developing strategies for process automation and business development.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Guide a team of project managers to enhance mission and manifest management processes to ensure streamlined execution
Establish a continuous improvement framework, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to drive enhancements
Establish infrastructure and procedures that improve insight, access, and customer satisfaction for all New Glenn customers
Develop strategies for process automation and efficiency to ensure Blue Origin commitments are met on time and within budget
Develop and implement strategic business development plans to drive growth and expand market presence in commercial sectors
Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and partners to enhance business opportunities and achieve revenue targets
Support cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of business development initiatives with commercial objectives and company goals
Support direction of major commercial programs and both internal and external technical projects from proposal through completion
Support business development interactions with external customers to facilitate mission integration and launch contracts
Contribute to driving end-to-end mission success of major commercial programs with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with Blue Origin goals and customer expectations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define mission requirements and coordinate resource allocation
Support customer forums, reviews, and programmatic activities, ensuring deliverables meet expectations and timelines
Coordinate engineering, production, and operations teams to drive vehicle readiness, while managing impacts on requirements, risk, and launch schedules
Ensure compliance with all stakeholder requirements and internal policies, maintaining a high standard of operational excellence and mission safety
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Engineering field
10+ years managing complex, multi-disciplinary, fast-paced, aerospace projects
5+ years of industry experience in launch system or satellite operations
Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and/or driving continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to travel within the U.S. and abroad
Preferred
Exceptional leadership, organizational, team building, and people management skills
Strategic thinker with a detail-oriented approach
Ability to influence and lead change within the organization
Experience in the development of launch vehicles
Experience in working with government customers
Benefits
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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