Technical Product Manager III

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Seattle seeks a lead software developer to guide the Engines software team, defining standards and delivering aligned back-end and front-end solutions to support engineers and processes.

You will transform customer requirements into user stories and track roadmaps, driving all stages of the software lifecycle in an agile setting while maintaining high-quality artifacts and clear communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics, mathematics, or engineering.
• 5+ years in software or data product development.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or hardware verification/testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software developers to build back-end and front-end systems.
• Translate customer requirements into clearly defined user stories and roadmaps.
• Drive the full software development life cycle in an agile team.
• Create and maintain product artifacts to support development and business needs.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with business processes.

Skills

Software development

Customer collaboration

Agile development

Communication

Education

B.S. degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Windchill

AWS

Unit testing

REST/GraphQL

PostgreSQL

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 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.As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will lead a team of software developers to build best-in-class software applications that drive increased efficiency for our engineers within the Blue Engines business unit. You will define coding standard methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products that ultimately support the development, delivery, and sustainment of all our engines. You will be the single-threaded-leader in ensuring that the solutions we deliver as a team effectively aligns with the needs of our business customers and business processes.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Work directly with customers to develop requirements, define problem spaces, create user stories, demonstrate functionality, testing and validationAbility to transform abstract or ambiguous requests into clearly defined requirementsIn consultation with customer and stakeholders, develop and maintain the product vision and detailed development package, and roadmapDrive all aspects of the software development life cycle from design, implementation, testing, to deployment of the back-end and front-end systemsCreate and maintain product artifacts to support development efforts and business requirementsCoordinate on team priorities and developer requirements to enable incremental delivery of functionalityCapture user feedback and integrate into product version releasesDevelop software in an agile team framework, including building consensus on designs, conducting demos, and organizing / supporting SprintsThe ability to quickly absorb information in an unfamiliar domain and translate it into softwareThink outside the box. Challenge why things are done a certain way and figure out ways to improve existing solutions or processes.Minimum QualificationsMinimum of a B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics, mathematics, or engineering fieldsMinimum of 5+ years of software or data product development experienceExperience in aerospace, manufacturing, and/or verification & test of hardwareA demonstrated ability to manage development of complex end-to-end softwareExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills throughout all levels of an organizationAbility to build trusting relationships with customersMust 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 asylumPreferred QualificationsExperience with configuration management systems such as WindchillFamiliarity with Amazon Web ServicesExperience with unit testing and test-driven developmentFamiliarity Python, Next.jsUnderstanding of RESTful, GraphQL APIsUnderstanding of PostgreSQL or other databasesUnderstanding of both relational and non-relational databasesBase Pay Range for:WA applicants is $141,162.00 - $197,626.80Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon’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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action 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.