Technical Product Manager III

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 141,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off and holidays

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a senior software leader to head a team delivering back-end and front-end systems for engines and propulsion software. You will guide requirements, architecture, and releases in collaboration with aerospace customers and engineers.

The role emphasizes end-to-end software development, agile practices, and translating domain challenges into practical software solutions within the Blue Engines unit.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics, mathematics, or engineering fields.
• Minimum of 5+ years of software or data product development experience.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, and/or verification & test of hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to manage development of complex end-to-end software.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to develop requirements and define problem spaces.
• Transform abstract requests into clearly defined requirements.
• Develop and maintain product vision, development package, and roadmap.
• Lead software life cycle from design to deployment of back-end and front-end systems.
• Create and maintain product artifacts to support development and business needs.
• Coordinate priorities to enable incremental delivery of functionality.
• Capture user feedback and integrate into releases.
• Work in an agile team framework with demos and Sprints.

Skills

Software development

Customer collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in CS/CE/Physics/Math/Engineering

Tools

Windchill

AWS

Unit testing

Python

Next.js

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

• Work directly with customers to develop requirements, define problem spaces, create user stories, demonstrate functionality, testing and validation
• Ability to transform abstract or ambiguous requests into clearly defined requirements
• In consultation with customer and stakeholders, develop and maintain the product vision and detailed development package, and roadmap
• Drive all aspects of the software development life cycle from design, implementation, testing, to deployment of the back-end and front-end systems
• Create and maintain product artifacts to support development efforts and business requirements
• Coordinate on team priorities and developer requirements to enable incremental delivery of functionality
• Capture user feedback and integrate into product version releases
• Develop software in an agile team framework, including building consensus on designs, conducting demos, and organizing / supporting Sprints
• The ability to quickly absorb information in an unfamiliar domain and translate it into software
• Think outside the box. Challenge why things are done a certain way and figure out ways to improve existing solutions or processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics, mathematics, or engineering fields
• Minimum of 5+ years of software or data product development experience
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, and/or verification & test of hardware
• A demonstrated ability to manage development of complex end-to-end software
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills throughout all levels of an organization
• Ability to build trusting relationships with customers
• Must 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 asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with configuration management systems such as Windchill
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services
• Experience with unit testing and test-driven development
• Familiarity Python, Next.js
• Understanding of RESTful, GraphQL APIs
• Understanding of PostgreSQL or other databases
• Understanding of both relational and non-relational databases
• Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $141,162.00 - $197,626.80

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

• 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 workforce. 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 Affiatative 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.

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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