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!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

           

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.

In this role you will work as the Avionics Integration Manager as part of the MK2 System Integration and Analysis Team. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of systems engineers, you will perform a functional manager and technical leadership role for our Crewed Lunar Lander.  You will be responsible for cultivating and evolving a rightsized workforce, overseeing performance/merits/promotions, coaching team members, and assuring that the team’s work products meet high standards.  As a technical contributor, you will be expected to lead and drive vehicle level trades and studies to ensure optimization of the lander design.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage your direct reports’ professional development (e.g., hiring, performance reviews, compensation, and promotion management, routine one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on performance.

Coordinate process development and continuous improvement in the Lunar Permanence business unit and with other Blue Origin business units. Champion initiatives from beginning to end.

Embody, promote, and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles and Lunar culture.

Act as the negotiator between multiple and sometimes conflicting interests to ensure the optimization of the spacecraft.

Guide the completion of program development in the areas of system integration, interface management, and measuring vehicle technical performance.

Break down technical challenges into actionable steps for team members.

Create and manage interface definitions between subsystems with appropriate control documents and ensure that the configuration supports major design reviews and program milestones.

Ensure coordination of design changes and associated impacts across subsystems.

Support and present at major gated reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical subject area.

Deep technical knowledge of one or more spacecraft subsystems (Avionics, Software, GNC, Electrical Power, etc.)

Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems.

Strong ability and desire to analyze complex systems and deliver solutions to results-oriented problems.

Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. degree in engineering or related technical subject area.

2+ years managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for leading and mentoring employees.

8+ years of experience in spacecraft systems, including Avionics.

Familiar with agile project management.

Experience with human-rated spacecraft.

Experience developing hardware through all phases of the development lifecycle.

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $136,620.00-$191,268.00;CO applicants is $125,235.00-$175,329.00;WA applicants is $136,620.00-$191,268.00

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, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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