Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role will lead Blue Origin's Product Cost Engineering group, a high performing team of diverse and experienced costing professionals. You will partner with cross functional teams in developing comprehensive lifecycle cost models, cost analysis toolsets, cost databases and cost reduction roadmaps to guide the future of Blue Origin's cost competitive products. To be successful in this position, candidates must have direct experience estimating costs of production and operation of reusable aerospace products and services. Candidates must have experience managing analytical teams and possess a strategic vision for the deployment of processes and tools. Responsibilities: Lead the team of cost engineers and apply industry best practices for estimating lifecycle cost of reusable space products, including costs of production and operation. Build a high performing team through top talent recruiting, performance management, task/project management, training, and supporting career development. Champion process definition and documentation, tool deployment, and data storage for all areas of cost engineering. Provide detailed consulting on component/ assembly/ system levels of product lifecycle cost drivers, working with estimators, supply chain, manufacturing, finance. Support program IPTs in all types of cost variance analysis (vs. targets, actuals, should costs), early design trade studies, and make/buy trades. Promptly respond to the individual program requests in developing cost estimates and supporting cost management by identifying, quantifying, executing cost reductions. Qualifications: 10 or more years of experience with cost estimating in highly technical industry, with demonstrated track-record of team leadership. Experience leveraging complex estimating/pricing models and cost management tools. Strong communication and data analytics skills with experience presenting to company executives. Experience with aerospace engineering design and manufacturing. 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. Desired: Direct experience with space propulsion, launch vehicle design/ manufacturing/ operation. Experience developing complex estimating/pricing models and cost management tools. B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, or Aerospace engineering. Masters degree in Business Administration, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other related business field. Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $143,812-$201,337 Other site ranges may differ Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Inclusivity Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Benefits Benefits include: Medical, dental, visio