Aerospace Engineer - Global Allocation, Vice President

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

 Since the 1989 launch of the Global Allocation Fund, BlackRock’s Global Allocation Team, which currently manages over $50 billion in assets across its global platform, has delivered equity-like returns with lower levels of risk. The Fund was designed to be a core holding for investors seeking long term growth.  It’s flexible, multi-asset mandate and broad investment universe enables its 50+ seasoned management team to invest across asset classes, geographies, currencies and securities.

 The team employs a research-intensive approach that combines fundamental, bottom-up security selection within a risk-controlled top-down asset allocation investment process. Strong interaction and knowledge-sharing exists among the BlackRock Global Allocation team, in addition to using BlackRock’s worldwide resources for investment ideas, fundamental analysis, technology, and risk analysis.

Blackrock’s Global Allocation Team is seeking a candidate with deep engineering expertise to provide technical opinions on innovative, emerging technologies in the aerospace and defense sectors, including propulsion and satellite communications and orbital systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new technologies by conducting risk and feasibility analyses for new and next-generation applications across propulsion, satellite architecture, and defense technology.

• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable investment insights.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into existing and future investment opportunities.

• Serve as a resource for, and share information with, other investment professionals at BlackRock.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Proven experience in aerospace engineering, defense technology, or satellite systems (minimum 7 years).

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. PhD preferred. 

• Strong understanding, including of regulatory frameworks, of aerospace and related sectors.

• Ability to identify key investment issues and assist more experienced investors with analyzing the technical opportunities and risks in a given deal. 

• Enthusiastic, proactive self-starter who is internally motivated to evaluate a broad range of opportunities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$155,000.00 - USD$210,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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