Avionics Subsystems, Aerospace Systems Engineer 3

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin, a leader in lunar exploration, seeks an experienced avionics program manager to shape the MK2 lander avionics roadmap and drive design releases. You’ll interface with cross-disciplinary teams, suppliers, and NASA stakeholders to ensure on-time, high-quality avionics integration for safe, repeatable spaceflight.

You will manage scheduling, cost, and risk, lead design trades, and support procurement for critical hardware, while collaborating with the director of avionics and broader

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in planning and managing projects/programs with scope, schedule, integration, and cost.
• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMS/EVMS, risk management, requirements management, and CAM.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with innovative, detailed problem solving.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphical communication; collaborative mindset and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Support design release planning, organization, and execution with cross-team collaboration.
• Manage program metrics including Budget, schedules, procurement, and resource plans.
• Act as focal point for avionics director with subsystem teams on development plans.
• Coordinate dependencies to mature design, release drawings, and procure avionics hardware.

Skills

Project planning

Schedule management

Risk management

Requirements management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering

STEM background

Tools

Confluence

P6 Primavera

MS Project

Jira

Job description

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

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 require your commitment and detailed attention to safe, repeatable spaceflight. 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.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to make a positive impact on safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This role is part of the Lunar MK2 Avionics team focusing on design and development of the Crewed Landers avionics product line. We are building sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface to advance our mission.

Reporting to the director of avionics, you will work within a large team responsible for the development of the avionics for the MK2 lander, including command and control, communications, power systems, as well as the integration and testing of the systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of spacecraft integration by collaborating with cross-disciplinary engineers, technicians, customers, Blue Origin teammates, partners, and facility operators across the USA. You will support overall subsystem execution as the team moves into design release, starts build, and delivers finished spacecraft to launch. This individual will be required to support design release planning and organization, supply chain integration, and collaboration across all subsystems to inform design trades and support overall timely build and program execution.

Responsibilities

• Support design release planning, organization, and execution, including technical design team tasking, supply chain integration, and collaboration across other vehicle subsystems to develop and deliver avionics subsystems
• Manage key program metrics (and associated reporting tools) in areas such as: Budget, engineering schedules, equipment schedules, procurement schedules, production schedules, program management status reports, and resource plans
• Act as a focal point for the avionics director to interface with subsystem teams in the development and execution of our avionics development plan.
• Leverage your ability to influence working between the avionics teams, other subsystems, and the overall program team by coordinating the dependencies between teams to mature design, release drawings, and proucure/build avionics hardware for testing, certification, and flight.
• Track and manage engineering products to support production readiness and reduce execution risk
• Develop engineering-driven procurement packages, provide technical guidance for vendor/supplier selection, and maintain insight for key suppliers and critical hardware
• Write technical proposals, statements of work, and key decision tickets as needed to support program execution
• Interface with our NASA customer and other teams to provide schedule, insight, and customer deliverables.
• Identify, manage, address, and close key risks and opportunities

Min Qualifications

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Aerospace Sciences, Business, Operations Management, Mathematics, or related disciplines
• 2+ years of experience planning and managing projects/programs, including managing priorities, scope, schedule, integration, and cost.
• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and Cost Account Management
• Experience developing product schedules and managing complex system developments
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while regularly providing imaginative and detailed solutions to complex problems
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM field to include systems engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
• Proficient with MS Excel capabilities such as Macros, Power Query, and Power Pivot, and other tools including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience leading complex, highly integrated products and in managing development of avionics or other complex electronics or spacecraft systems
• Experience with collaboration tools and other software including Confluence, P6 Primavera, MS Project, Jira or similar software packages
• Demonstrated ability to establish project controls including IMS, Budgeting, and Scope management

Base Pay Range for

CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity