Product Team Leader - Manager BE-4

$75,000 - $126,000/Yr

Sierra Nevada Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Manager

Onsite - Huntsville, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Product Team Leader - Manager BE-4 at Blue Origin is responsible for leading a diverse team of engineers focused on the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion systems, specifically the BE-4 valves and ignition systems. This role requires a commitment to safety and quality in human spaceflight, as well as the ability to mentor team members and manage project workflows effectively. The position plays a crucial role in advancing Blue Origin's mission of enabling millions of people to live and work in space.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic direction and coach a team of Responsible Engineers, Project Engineers, and Analysis Engineers.
• Own business rhythm reviews and communication paths to the IPT Lead, supporting program manager and business teams.
• Manage the complete employee experience including hiring, performance management, and training.
• Implement effective engineering methods and provide technical guidance.
• Improve technical processes and tool development around Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and engine development cycles.
• Administer operations in accordance with company policies and budget constraints.
• Lead activities throughout the entire life cycle of the BE-4 Engine development and operations.
• Be accountable for the design, planning, and successful development of components and/or subsystems.
• Provide safe, repeatable, and quality test capabilities for rocket engines.
• Support team through anomaly and root cause investigations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or science related discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in liquid rocket engine, flight equipment, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or aircraft systems development.
• Strong technical fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing, and materials processing within an AS9100 quality system.
• Demonstrated experience with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DfMA).
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing.
• Consistent track record leading teams and maintaining positive, professional relationships.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced Engineering or MBA Degree.
• Experience with cryogenic control valve and ignition system design, test, build, and flight.
• Formal project management training or certification.
• Experience across multiple portions of the propulsion product life cycle.
• Experience with human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systems and test facilities.
• Experience with MS Project, Primavera (P6), CREO, Windchill, Confluence, Jira.
• Experience implementing or improving configuration management systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 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 weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results.