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!

The Lunar Permanence is Blue Origin’s team dedicated to developing mission architectures, creating, and feeding new technologies into our existing offerings, building our next generation of leaders, and commercializing new platforms, such as our Lunar Lander program, Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1) (Link: https://www.blueorigin.com/blue-moon ), Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) , and other ambitious space destinations programs that fuel Blue Origin’s growth and further its mission. Our work scope is broad and deep, forging the path toward our vision of millions of people living and working in space. We're shaping our future in space and we’re looking for dedicated and inspired people to join us.

We are looking for someone to apply their deep avionics hardware technical expertise, natural leadership and organizational skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact the bold missions at Blue Origin. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

As the Senior Technical Avionics Project Manager within this innovative and diverse team in Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence, you will apply your avionics HW expertise, program management knowledge, and leadership skills to drive multiple avionics HW projects involving flight computing, embedded control, networking, and RF communication. You will guide project development schedules, work breakdown, and costs, and coordinate schedules to integrate avionics systems into multiple LP programs, including MK1 and Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD).

While this is a technical project management role, it also requires and provides the opportunity for, significant technical contribution, mentorship, and oversight. In addition, you will present status, risks, variances, and recovery plans to Engineering as well as LP leadership. We are looking for the right person to apply their technical experience, organizational expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to engineering to positively impact safe, reusable, and reliable human spaceflight.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and managing avionics hardware development and new product introduction (NPI) projects.
• Develop short and long-term avionics HW solutions for reusable spacecraft and spacecraft systems.
• In this multi-faceted role, you will be responsible for leading a large, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Owning and maintaining the schedules
• Responsible for generating Gantt charts and other material needed to report out timeline and status to management.
• Generating time/resource estimates for tasks
• In partnership with the other functions, you’ll drive results that meet expectations in terms of budget, schedule, and delivery.
• You will be expected to execute with some autonomy, guided by established policies and principles of Lean Product Development
• Interface with internal/external customers to ensure organization resource allocation is made and project goals are accomplished.
• Interface with internal technical and project teams to provide program status, risks, and technical deliverables.
• Build and utilize in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Explain information; develop skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
• Displays strong ownership and accountability for the outcomes of avionics builds.
• Establish requirements for the Avionics HW systems.
• Work with suppliers for Avionics HW system procurement with support from Supply Chain.
• Support Avionics HW system architecture trade studies, analyses, performance characterization and specifications, component selection, and roadmap development.
• Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience of proven hardware systems development and project management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Experience with, and understanding of, safety-critical systems development (aerospace, medical, automotive).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Aptitude for hands-on problem solving, with a passion for spacecraft systems.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture desired.
• Strong technical background in command and data handling system hardware design.
• Proven background leading the development and testing of electronic or electromechanical systems.
• Experience using one or more of the following:
  • Project (Microsoft), Primavera P6 (Oracle), or other project management software
  • Jira for issue and task tracking
  • Agile Scrum process
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $143,990-$201,585

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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