Manager – Avionics Hardware Development Optical Comms Team

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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. Were 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 Blue National Security (BNS) where our focus is the design development and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring our all-in-one high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft we provide unmatched mission maneuverability versatility and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.

At Blue Origin we are driving towards a future with millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space highly capable 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!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with communications network designed to deliver high-speed optical communications providing connectivity for our systems.

As a Manager of Avionics Hardware Development on our Optical Comms Team you will guide the architecture design test and deliver the hardware system for our Optical Terminal that is essential not just for our BNS Team but for Blue Origin in general. Youll lead a team of engineers and will lead from the trenches with your own expertise and experience navigating the challenges shaping the tools processes and standards that define how this team works. This is a role with real impact; your decisions directly influence whether we achieve our mission objectives.

If you dont meet every qualification listed we encourage you to apply. We know exceptional engineers come from many different backgrounds and we value the perspective and experience you bring.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage a team of avionics hardware engineers responsible for the design development and production of circuit card assemblies and electronic hardware our Optical Comms Terminal
• Own the full hardware development lifecycle (from concept and requirements decomposition through design verification qualification and production transition)
• Drive hardware architecture decisions trade studies and design reviews
• Allocate system-level requirements to hardware and ensure traceability throughout the design lifecycle
• Partner with Systems Engineering Software Mechanical Thermal and RF teams to ensure integrated avionics solutions
• Manage team schedules cost targets and resource planning to meet program milestones
• Establish and enforce design standards processes and best practices for avionics hardware development
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations for hardware anomalies and failures
• Collaborate with Operations Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to ensure designs are producible testable and meet workmanship standards
• Recruit develop and retain top avionics hardware engineering talent; provide mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Brief program leadership and stakeholders on hardware status risks and mitigation plans
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (NASA MIL-SPEC EEE parts requirements etc.) and export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 8 years of experience in avionics or aerospace hardware engineering
• 3 years of team lead experience in a hardware engineering organization
• Demonstrated experience leading circuit card assembly design from requirements through production
• Strong understanding of digital analog power electronics and mixed-signal circuit design
• Hands-on experience with hardware design and simulation tools (e.g. Altium HyperLynx etc)
• Experience with environmental qualification testing (vibration thermal vacuum EMI/EMC) for space or aerospace hardware
• Familiarity with reliability engineering principles derating analysis and parts management programs
• Proven ability to manage schedules budgets and cross-functional dependencies in a fast-paced development environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present technical content to senior leadership
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance if required
• 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 spacecraft or in-space vehicle avionics systems Familiarity with space-grade EEE parts (Class S Class B) and radiation effects (TID SEE)
• Background in FPGA design or oversight of FPGA-based avionics hardware
• Knowledge of fault-tolerant and redundancy management design techniques for safety-critical systems
• Experience transitioning hardware designs from development to high-rate manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with AS9100 NASA-STD-8739.x or MIL-STD-461/704/1553 standards
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g. CAMEO DOORS)
• Demonstrated success building and scaling engineering teams during program growth phases

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $138181.00 - $193453.05

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues 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
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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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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