Senior Avionics Development Lead: Space Systems

Hardware FYI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics Development Leader to guide strategy and execute critical avionics programs for the New Glenn vehicle. You will oversee lifecycle processes, lead architecture reviews, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure cost, schedule, technical, and safety goals are met.

The role requires advanced avionics expertise, a track record in program management, and strong collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Extensive aerospace Avionics HW/SW development experience.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Experience managing multi-mission programs and development life cycles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly support the Senior Director of Avionics Development in strategy and execution tasks.
• Build Single Threaded Leaders for New Glenn Dev programs overseeing cost, schedule and risk.
• Develop lifecycle execution schemes for NPI to meet design cycle time goals.
• Provide technical expertise as reviewer/leader during design reviews and architecture meetings.
• Lead new proposals for Avionics Subsystems in new vehicles.

Skills

Aerospace systems

Avionics HW/SW

Program management

Systems engineering

Leadership

Education

B.S. in aerospace / mechanical / electrical engineering (ABET)

Tools

MES

PLM

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics Development Leader to guide strategy and execute critical avionics programs for the New Glenn vehicle. You will oversee lifecycle processes, lead architecture reviews, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure cost, schedule, technical, and safety goals are met.

The role requires advanced avionics expertise, a track record in program management, and strong collaboration across engineering disciplines.