Flight Sciences Manager

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

The Flight Sciences Engineering Manager leads a cross-functional engineering group within Enterprise Engineering Flight Systems, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Flight Systems. This role balances both leadership and technical responsibilities, building world-class tooling and methods in simulation, aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), navigation, and systems engineering.

• Lead the development and management of technology roadmaps in simulation, aerodynamics, CFD, and navigation
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing Flight Sciences Engineers to build an effective, cross-functional team.
• Collaborate with other teams and Business Unit stakeholders in defining the vision for Flight Sciences
• Drive the engineering team to successfully execute development plans to meet expected program milestones
• Define, track, and report metrics on both team performance and engineering deliverable quality to Flight Systems leadership. Develop multi-year resourcing level estimates for Flight Sciences Engineering
• Provide day-to-day guidance, leadership, and mentoring to the individual contributors in the Flight Sciences team
• Conduct regular performance reviews and ensure appropriate professional development opportunities
• Provide hands-on and technical mentorship engineering expertise in one or more specialized areas (simulation, aerodynamics, CFD, navigation, or systems engineering)
• Collaborate with other members of the Flight Systems Leadership Team to develop the annual operational budget.
• Ability to work across multiple Blue Business units to develop tools and deliver useful products that enhances productivity

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in simulation, aerodynamics, CFD, navigation, and/or systems engineering
• Demonstrated success leading technical teams in complex aerospace engineering environments

• Strong project, mentorship, and resource management capabilities
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts across different stakeholder groups

• Experience as a people manager

• M.S.+ in Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with AI to build tools, products, and reports

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