Avionics Test Equipment Senior Manager

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Seattle is seeking an Avionics Test Equipment Senior Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and maintaining test equipment for rocket engine avionics systems. The ideal candidate has a passion for aerospace, a strong background in systems engineering, and holds a B.S. degree in engineering. This role offers a competitive salary range of $178,452.00 - $249,832.80 and includes comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off up to four weeks per year

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering and electronics integration.
• Experience designing hardware-in-the-loop test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team designing and maintaining test equipment.
• Define equipment requirements and architectures.
• Integrate and test avionics hardware and software.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Collaboration

Electronics integration

Networking

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Python

Linux

Rust

Job description

Overview

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 Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. Blue Origin is self-funding rapid development of multiple in-space flight systems – over a range of sizes, propellant types, and technical challenge.

This position resides within the Avionics & Control Products organization, in the Engines Business Unit. As the Avionics Test Equipment Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team that designs, builds, and maintains ground and test equipment for rocket engine avionics systems. The equipment you support has a variety of use cases including factory automation, engine acceptance testing, board and LRU checkout, hardware qualification, and software/firmware functional testing.

Under your leadership, your team will be responsible for the full lifecycle of designing, delivering, and maintaining these systems from initial use casing and requirements solicitation through final delivery and checkout, and everything in-between.

The successful candidate is an engineering leader, systems-thinker, and recognized problem solver with expertise in at least one of: electrical engineering, software engineering, or systems integration, and a good understanding of tangential disciplines (control theory, mechanical engineering, instrumentation, etc.). You understand that designing effective test solutions is as important as designing flight hardware. You have an innate ability to drive rapid high-quality solutions in close collaboration with stakeholders.

Position requires up to 25% travel to rocket engine test sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers and technicians designing, delivering, and maintaining ground and test equipment
• Define equipment requirements, architectures, and interfaces
• Decompose conceptual systems into physical product designs, prioritizing low-cost COTS solutions
• Integrate and test avionics hardware, software, instrumentation, and harnessing onto test facilities and rocket engines
• Validate and verify that equipment is meeting customer expectations and requirements
• Triage remotely networked systems

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, or similar.
• 2+ years as an engineering manager or technical lead
• 10+ years performing some or all of the following activities: systems engineering, electronics integration, system validation and verification, networking, scripting, test equipment design
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python (or similar) and real time and/or Linux environments
• Experience working with data communication protocols
• Experience designing signal conditioning and analog to digital solutions for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test equipment
• Demonstrated ability building trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance, deliver results, and strengthen our culture of inclusivity
• Strong organizational, analytical skills, and digital skills
• Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness and success from previous assignments and working with interdisciplinary and multi-functional teams
• Passion for hands on problem solving and Avionics integration

Desired

• Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle (Development-Sustainment)
• Experience in technical execution for complex electronics systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in Rust programming language and Linux environments

Compensation Range for WA applicants is $178,452.00-$249,832.80

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply anyway if you’re excited about this role.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (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 role requires access to a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with GVW/GVWR may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Merchant Mariner Credential requirements may apply

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type; check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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