Senior Structure Manager, Upper-stage

BLUE ORIGIN

Senior Structures Engineering Manager responsible for leading the engineering team in the development of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. Overseeing all aspects of structure design, analysis, and engineering releases.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $169,008 - $236,611 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 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

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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringstructures engineeringaerospace engineeringengineering fundamentalsstrength analysesproduct life cycle managementbudget developmentcost managementpeer reviewsreadiness reviews

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementinterpersonal skillsdecision makingcommunicationcollaborationworkflow managementprioritizationaccountabilityadaptability

Certifications

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