Senior Structures Manager – New Glenn GS2

BLUE ORIGIN

Lead Sr Structures Engineering team to design and analyze the New Glenn Second Stage secondary structures. Support development of reusable space launch vehicles at Blue Origin.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $183,807 - $257,328 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical and personal leadership to the GS2 Structures Engineering Team
Lead and execute peer reviews and readiness reviews in support of engineering releases and first article builds
Ensure timely release of engineering products including drawings, models, strength analyses
Manage workflow and balance priorities across the team in order to support schedule objectives
Coordinate and collaborate with other teams to meet design, build, and test milestones
Apply robust, consistent, and reliable engineering fundamentals and to ensure requirements are met
Manage non-recurring and recurring cost, develop budgets, report against financial forecast
Define roles, responsibilities, and accountability for each direct report and across the team
Lead or support maturation of configuration management and pedigree review processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited institution
10+ years of relevant engineering experience
In-depth understanding of structures engineering principles
Previous experience and success in developing / fielding new systems
Previous engineering leadership in an aerospace environment with space hardware, aircraft or similar, mission critical high value components
Strong personnel, project management and interpersonal skills
Ability to operate, make decisions, lead, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments
Understanding of product life cycle management and associated gate reviews
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

structures engineeringengineering fundamentalsstrength analysesconfiguration managementproduct life cycle managementbudget developmentcost managementpeer reviewsreadiness reviewssystem development

Soft Skills

technical leadershippersonal leadershipproject managementinterpersonal skillsdecision makingcommunication skillsworkflow managementcollaborationaccountabilityprioritization

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Structures EngineeringBachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering