Turbo Product Team Lead

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. Manage the BE-4 turbomachinery product team of design engineers, project engineers, analysts, and integration engineers .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $150,743 - $211,040 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing turbomachinery product teams, providing technical direction, and improving design processes for rocket engine development. Possesses strong mechanical design fundamentals and experience in leading teams through the product lifecycle while fostering a culture of inclusion.

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Turbomachinery DesignDesign For ManufacturabilityMechanical Design FundamentalsProject Management CertificationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignManufacturing ProcessesMaterials ProcessingWeldingBrazingAdditive ManufacturingData AnalysisData ProcessingRocket Engine DevelopmentTurbomachinery Components

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipTrust BuildingProfessional RelationshipsCulture of Inclusion

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectPrimavera (P6)CREOWindchillConfluenceJira

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Liquid Rocket EngineTurbine EngineSpacecraft SystemsLaunch Vehicle DevelopmentAircraft SystemsHuman SpaceflightHigh-Performance Aircraft Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the BE-4 turbomachinery product team of design engineers, project engineers, analysts, and integration engineers
Set technical direction and priorities aligned with programmatic goals
Train team members to support current production and future BE-4 Engine needs
Own turbomachinery components and assemblies throughout the BE-4 Engine product lifecycle
Provide programmatic direction and coach Project Engineers through technical reviews, actionable feedback, goal setting, and project coordination
Own business rhythm reviews and communication paths with IPT leadership, program management, and business teams
Manage hiring, performance management, training, and career development tools
Improve technical processes and tools focused on Design for Manufacturability, component and subsystem functional testing, and engine development cycles
Review design and method recommendations, purchase equipment, and align engineering activities with organizational objectives
Administer operations according to company policies, priorities, and budget constraints
Implement engineering methods and provide technical guidance
Lead component and subsystem design, planning, development, manufacturing, certification, production, and flight activities
Support integrated engine and vehicle testing to verify requirements and validate operational capabilities
Provide safe, repeatable, and quality test capabilities for rocket engine development
Support anomaly and root cause investigations and drive corrective actions and hardware improvements
Lead component design, manufacturing, test support, data reviews, and Test Readiness Reviews
Formulate engineering initiatives improving reliability, performance, producibility, and lifecycle of rocket engine turbomachinery components and assemblies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, chemical, or physics desired)
8+ years of liquid rocket engine, turbine engine, spacecraft, launch vehicle, and/or aircraft systems development experience
Strong technical fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing, and materials processing, including welding, brazing, and additive manufacturing
Demonstrated experience with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DfMA)
Familiarity with data analysis and data processing
Track record leading teams while earning trust and maintaining positive, professional relationships
Ability to 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
Preferred advanced engineering or MBA degree
Preferred experience with turbomachinery design, test, and manufacturing
Preferred formal project management training or certification
Preferred experience across multiple portions of the propulsion product life cycle
Preferred experience with human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systems and test facilities
Preferred experience with MS Project, Primavera (P6), CREO, Windchill, Confluence, and Jira
Preferred experience with proposal leadership or support
Preferred experience implementing, customizing, or improving configuration management systems in a development engineering environment

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 benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors