Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC Sr

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 156,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Engineering Operations lead for the Core Avionics Team. You will advance electronics design-to-manufacturing processes, manage budgets, schedules, and risks across the product lifecycle from concept to flight hardware.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on improvement of electronics manufacturing readiness to support lunar transportation systems and spaceflight safety.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in electronics design and manufacturing operations in multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience managing electronics hardware development from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain IPT operating cadence and report KPIs for electronics design milestones and manufacturing readiness.
• Monitor health of electronics design and manufacturing processes and identify improvements to reduce cycle time.
• Integrate Core Avionics Group into overall program operations cadence and coordinate dependencies.

Skills

Electronics design

Manufacturing operations

Budget & scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

MES

Jira

MS Project

P6 Primavera

Job description

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. As an Engineering Operations lead on the Core Avionics Team, you will work to improve the engineering operating cadence, vertical integrations and hardware deliveries for the core avionics teams, with a primary focus on electronics design and manufacturing operations. This role directly impacts technology maturation for space-rated avionics systems and requires deep understanding of electronics development lifecycles. You will perform program management functions across the entire product life cycle from research and electronics design development through final flight hardware manufacturing and production. You will manage budgets, schedules, WBS, and program plans to ensure complex electronics hardware is delivered to support various mission-critical tasks. You will communicate status, risks & opportunities, variances, and recovery plans to engineering and program management teams. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. We are looking for someone to apply their electronics design and manufacturing expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the IPT's operating cadence to report key performance metrics (technical, cost, schedule, and risk) with specific focus on electronics design milestones and manufacturing readiness levels
• Instrument and monitor the health of electronics design and manufacturing processes within IPT engineering workflows and identify areas for improvement to reduce cycle time
• Work closely with Lunar Management Operations to integrate the Core Avionics Group into the overall program operations cadence, ensuring electronics manufacturing dependencies are properly sequenced
• Generate boards/tools necessary for reporting IPT operations health to Lunar Product Engineering, including electronics design review status, manufacturing yield data, and test results for Weekly Business Reviews (WBR) and Lunar Program Weekly Review and Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
• Support IPT representation in agile product planning sessions with emphasis on electronics design sprints and manufacturing capacity planning
• Coach teams in self-organization and electronics design-to-manufacturing handoff processes
• Lead Tiger Teams when necessary, particularly for electronics design challenges and manufacturing issues
• Define, monitor, and track all receivables and deliverable products from the IPT, with detailed tracking of electronics hardware configurations and manufacturing specifications
• Work closely with internal and external electronics manufacturing and test facilities to coordinate on-time delivery of flight-ready avionics hardware
• Coordinate electronics design reviews, manufacturing readiness assessments, and supplier qualification activities
• Be a mentor, and offer leadership and development opportunities, putting those around you first
• Embody, promote, and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline
• 7+ years of experience in electronics design and manufacturing operations in highly technical and multidisciplinary engineering development projects, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost
• Proven experience managing electronics hardware development from concept through production, including PCB design, component selection, and manufacturing process optimization
• Direct experience with electronics manufacturing processes including SMT assembly, through-hole assembly, conformal coating, potting, and final test procedures
• Experience with electronics design tools (Altium, Cadence, or similar) and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Experienced at collecting and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative information from multiple partners and translating data into electronics manufacturing requirements, scoping and planning documents, and ultimately build ready-for-use and fit-for-purpose tools and processes
• Experience with electronics supply chain management, including component sourcing, supplier qualification, and obsolescence management
• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM as applied to electronics hardware programs
• Experience with Agile project management and Jira software in electronics development environments
• Experience with MS Project, P6 Primavera, or similar for electronics manufacturing scheduling
• Experience with managing electronics manufacturing subcontracts with suppliers, including contract manufacturers and component suppliers
• Knowledge of electronics testing methodologies including functional test, environmental stress screening, and qualification testing
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while regularly providing imaginative and detailed technical solutions to complex electronics design and manufacturing problems
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills with ability to communicate electronics technical concepts to stakeholders

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in a technical field, MBA degree or equivalent experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience in managing electronics programs for complex products such as avionics systems, power electronics, motor controllers, or embedded systems
• Familiarity with developing electronics technology from design maturity through flight hardware qualification
• Deep familiarity with aerospace electronics design requirements such as thermal management, vibration/shock resistance, EMI/EMC compliance, radiation tolerance, and electrical grounding/bonding
• Experience with space-grade electronics components and qualification processes (MIL-STD, NASA standards)
• Knowledge of electronics reliability engineering including FMEA, derating analysis, and life testing
• Experience with electronics configuration management and change control processes
• Familiarity with DO-254 (airborne electronics) or equivalent aerospace electronics standards

Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90 WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 VA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 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

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affinitiative Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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