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Payload Delivery Systems Sr Manager – Constellation Dispensers

Greater Seattle Area, USFull-time$169k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead a team of engineers to design, develop, and qualify payload delivery systems for the New Glenn heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle, ensuring integration of customer requirements and regulatory compliance.

Role type

Senior Manager, Payload Delivery Systems

Builds

Flight-ready payload delivery hardware and systems for New Glenn launches

Domain

Aerospace, Launch Systems, Spaceflight

Required skills

Technical leadership, trade studies, project management, design review, cost/schedule management, regulatory compliance (FAA/ITAR), customer interface, resource planning

Preferred skills

Launch vehicle development, dispensing systems experience, exceptional people management

Technologies

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Interface Control Documents (ICD)

Responsibilities

Conduct trade studies and estimates for customer projects; Act as technical advisor to engineering and mission teams; Plan and coordinate resources for design, build, testing, and certification; Review and approve design concepts, drawings, and test plans; Resolve technical issues and provide shipside support; Report on cost and schedule variances; Lead staffing, hiring, and training; Interface with payload customers to evaluate requirements; Ensure regulatory compliance; Support business development and launch contracts; Develop mission schedules and report status updates.