Manager – New Glenn Fluids Design

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. Manage and lead teams in hands-on design, development, supplier management, and systems engineering across the fluids systems of a new advanced New Glenn upper stage .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,181 - $211,040 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing technical teams and leading engineering projects within the aerospace industry, with a strong focus on fluid systems, thermodynamics, and supplier management. Proven ability to drive results through effective communication, conflict resolution, and collaborative leadership.

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Aerospace Industry ExperienceFluids Systems ManagementProject Management SkillsSupplier ManagementTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

FluidsThermodynamicsHeat TransferStress AnalysisFluid DesignCryogenic ComponentsEngineering Change ApprovalsGD&TRocket Fluid SystemsFailure Investigations

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringConflict ResolutionCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MRP SystemsTechnical Document ReviewsVerification Test Process

Industry Keywords

Aerospace Testing CampaignsLaunch Vehicle ExperiencePreventative ActionsCorrective ActionsDynamic Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and lead teams in hands-on design, development, supplier management, and systems engineering across the fluids systems of a new advanced New Glenn upper stage
Support development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle
Provide employee performance leadership through professional development, mentoring, technical guidance, and training programs
Drive teams to solve difficult problems, incorporate changes, and lead failure investigations
Set and enforce design standards, manage system interfaces, and resolve technical and programmatic issues across the stage
Oversee Engineering Change Approvals, drawing and technical document reviews, and the purchase order system (MRP)
Provide leadership and oversight through major test efforts and stage qualification, build, hot fire, and launch
Develop, execute, and improve technical processes in the rocket design and development cycle
Formulate and implement preventative and corrective actions
Lead and mentor teammates in a highly collaborative environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum B.S. degree in engineering or science (aerospace, mechanical, chemical, nuclear, or physics desired)
2+ years managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups of employees
5+ years of aerospace industry or related field experience
Strong technical fundamentals in fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, stress analysis, and fluid design
Experience with cryogenic components and aerospace testing campaigns
Familiarity working with suppliers and supplier management
Ability to work in a cooperative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
Launch vehicle experience
Strong project management and leadership skills focused on delivering results
Strong supplier management and conflict resolution experience
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Experience managing personnel, budgets, or test resources (desired)
Solid understanding of rocket fluid systems and components (desired)
Experience with non-conformances, discrepancy reports, failure investigations, and corrective actions (desired)
Familiarity with fluid systems operations, verification test process, and risk management (desired)
Expertise in drafting standards and GD&T (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results