Blue Origin
spaceflight
DirectorofEngineering,Stage1ForwardModule
“Director of Engineering, Stage 1 Forward Module at Blue Origin. Skills: leadership, pressurized fluid system design, mechanical design, analysis, development, qualification. Lead a product development team of managers and engineers working on the design, analysis, development, and qualification of structural, fluid and mechanical systems on a reusable launch vehicle in extreme environments.. Lead the team’s impact on all aspects of detailed mechanical design, requirements, layouts, analysis, com”
Industry & Context.
developing solutions with partially defined requirements and changing criteria
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., Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, 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., Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent, Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves, tubing, pressurized hardware, seals, and bearings, 5+ years of demonstrated experience managing technical teams and leading functional groups, with responsibility for the technical quality of work delivered, and career management of employees, 5+ years of industry experience in pressurized fluid system design, development, and operations., History of developing solutions with partially defined requirements and changing criteria, Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Nice to Have
10+ years of proven experience in the design and testing of pressurized fluid systems, environment control systems, and propellant estimation systems, Demonstrated experience developing new aerospace processes and refining existing ones, Demonstrated experience in a space flight production program, Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred), Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze pressurized systems and secondary structures (ANSYS preferred), Proficiency in crafting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14. 5), Hands-on experience building and testing complex mechanical assemblies, Experience designing routed systems of metallic tubing, Solid understanding of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques relevant to tubes, machined components, and welded hardware, Experience in the design, development, and qualification of gimbal joint assemblies
What You'll Do.
Lead a product development team of managers and engineers working on the design
and qualification of structural
fluid and mechanical systems on a reusable launch vehicle in extreme environments.
Lead the team’s impact on all aspects of detailed mechanical design
Serve as a technical contributor responsible for reviewing the team’s work product and interface across multiple vehicle sub-systems and cross-functional teams.
Provide technical and personal leadership to the GS1 Forward Module team.
Lead the development of internal processes to accelerate the development of flight hardware.
Coordinate and review production drawings for components
and P&ID schematics against program-level requirements.
Lead and coordinate external suppliers
including reviewing deliverables
negotiating contract deliverables
and accountability for each direct report and across the team.
Manage department budgets
and performance evaluations.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with design, analysis, manufacturing, quality, and integration engineers, as well as functional management, to develop and implement hardware and requirements.; Interface across multiple vehicle sub-systems and cross-functional teams.
Process & Methodology
Manage department budgets, staffing levels, and performance evaluations.
Applying for this Director of Engineering, Stage 1 Forward Module role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Blue Origin?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.