Avionics Technical Program Manager

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Engineering Operations Lead for the MK-1 Lunar Lander Avionics Team on Merritt Island, FL. You will manage avionics projects from requirements to deployment, communicating risks and progress to IPT leadership.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace/defense, strong program management, and experience with firmware/hardware integration. A PMP and DO-178/DO-254 familiarity are preferred. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a technical field related to aerospace, electrical, computer science or software engineering.
• 3+ years in aerospace, automotive, or defense industries with firmware/software interfacing with hardware.
• 3+ years in technical program management for firmware, software and hardware projects.
• 3+ years coordinating hardware integration with suppliers or teams.
• Experience translating complex data into firmware/software requirements and plans.
• Proficiency with Agile or Scaled Agile and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operating cadence with stakeholders and report KPIs for avionics development.
• Create boards/tools for project health data and weekly reviews.
• Act as scrum master for avionics teams and guide sprint execution.
• Support agile planning sessions and release planning activities.
• Track receivables and deliverables for MK-1 Avionics IPT.
• Maintain integrated schedule with dependencies and milestones.
• Coordinate with integration facilities to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Agile experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

B.A./B.S. in Aerospace/Electrical/CS/Software

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

P6 Primavera

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

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!

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.

As an Engineering Operations Lead on the MK-1 Lunar Lander Avionics Team, you will work directly with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) to deliver all the avionics products that will power the MK-1 Lunar Lander to and on the surface of the moon. You will perform project management functions across the entire system lifecycle from requirements definition, design development, integration with flight hardware, verification, and deployment to MK-1 vehicle. You will assist communicating status, risks & opportunities, variances, and recovery plans to engineering and program management. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Maintain the team's operating cadence through communication to stakeholders, management of key performance indicators and project meetings to report key performance metrics (technical, cost, schedule, and risk) for avionics system development
• Generate boards/tools necessary for project and product health on MK-1 Avionics products, including data for Weekly Business Reviews (WBR) and Lunar Program Weekly Reviews
• Performs scrum master role for avionics teams following agile development methods, including defining and executing team sprints
• Supports team representation in agile product planning sessions and release planning activities
• Define, monitor, and track all receivables and deliverable products from the MK-1 Avionics IPT and their utilization
• Maintain an integrated management schedule factoring in dependencies and deliverables
• Work closely with internal and external integration facilities and test environments to coordinate on-time delivery of avionics products

Qualifications

Required

• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical disciplines
• 3+ years in Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, or similar industries, executing design or production of firmware and embedded software systems that interface with hardware
• 3+ years of experience in technical program management managing integrated firmware, embedded software, and hardware engineering development projects, managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost
• 3+ years working directly with hardware integration teams or suppliers in the execution of embedded systems development
• Experienced at collecting and synthesizing information from multiple stakeholders and translating data into firmware/software project requirements, scoping and planning documents
• Experience with Agile or Scaled Agile, MS Project, P6 Primavera, or similar project management tools
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or MBA
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management managing complex integrated firmware, embedded software, and hardware engineering development projects, managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost
• 7+ years working directly with firmware and/or embedded software engineering teams in bringing integrated hardware-software products from concept to production
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with DO-178C, DO-254 and other relevant certification standards for safety-critical embedded systems
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and flight software development
• Knowledge of embedded system verification, and validation processes
• Experience with configuration control, change management, continuous integration, and DevOps practices for embedded systems
• Familiarity with aerospace system design requirements such as thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, acoustics, electrical grounding/bonding as they relate to embedded avionics systems

Base Pay Range For

WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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