Vice President, Avionics New Glenn

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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!

New Glenn will fly dozens of missions per year. As VP of Avionics youll make it possibleleading the scale-up of integrated avionics systems from prototype to production establishing the technical baseline organizational capability and supplier ecosystem needed to support the most aggressive launch cadence in commercial space.

This is your opportunity to build the avionics organization that will define the future of reusable orbital spaceflight.

The Challenge

New Glenn is Blue Origins orbital heavy-lift rocket designed to fundamentally change the economics of space access. Your mission: architect and execute the avionics strategy that delivers integrated hardware software and ground control systems at scalefrom autonomous flight computers to RF communicationsall while maintaining the uncompromising quality and reliability standards that spaceflight demands.

Youll own the entire New Glenn avionics vertical serving as an executive leader with technical authority and business accountability. Youll lead interdisciplinary teams across hardware software and systems engineering to establish the processes culture and strategic roadmap needed for unprecedented production rates in the launch vehicle industry.

What Youll Do

Define Technical Vision & Strategy

• Own and control the technical baseline for all New Glenn avionics subsystems: electrical power systems guidance/navigation/control RF communications command & data handling telemetry and vehicle networks
• Architect the long-term avionics roadmap that balances performance cost schedule and risk across the full vehicle lifecycle
• Establish integrated design principles across hardware software and test systems that deliver mission reliability while meeting aerospace quality and regulatory standards
• Provide high-caliber technical direction that ensures engineering outputs meet mission objectives while enabling production scalability

Lead Full Lifecycle Execution

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of avionics products from requirement definition through design development integration verification validation qualification production and flight operations
• Manage P&L accountability for New Glenn avionics including budget development resource allocation and cost control
• Lead major technical and programmatic reviews with internal and external stakeholders including executive leadership customers and regulatory bodies
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards while driving schedule acceleration and cost reduction

Drive Operational Excellence & Scale

• Establish avionics production architecture that transitions from engineering builds to high-volume manufacturing
• Deploy continuous improvement methodologies data-driven quality systems and automation tools to maximize throughput and first-pass yield
• Manage external procurements and internal hardware dependencies across multi-site operations
• Implement risk management frameworks and proactive mitigation strategies at the program level

Lead at Executive Scale

• Build mentor and inspire large avionics organizations across hardware engineering embedded software electrical design and manufacturing
• Provide leadership development performance management and succession planning for senior managers and functional leaders
• Foster a culture of innovation quality and psychological safety that attracts and retains top technical talent
• Champion organizational change initiatives and export avionics best practices across Blue Origin programs

Drive Cross-Functional Integration

• Serve as the avionics voice on New Glenn executive leadership teaminfluencing technical and business decisions at the program level
• Partner with Manufacturing Propulsion Structures Mission Operations Supply Chain and Ground Systems to solve complex integration challenges
• Define system-level requirements in collaboration with Product Systems Engineering and Mission Assurance teams
• Support launch operations and lead real-time anomaly resolution with executive-level technical authority

Deliver Results

• Execute strategic and tactical initiatives that drive measurable gains in performance reliability cost and velocity
• Balance competing priorities across cost schedule technical performance and risk with mature business judgment
• This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related technical field
• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in avionics complex electrical systems or analogous high-reliability electronics (aerospace defense automotive industrial medical devices) including:
  • Executive or senior leadership roles with P&L and budget management responsibility
  • Managing large technical organizations and leading cross-functional teams at scale
  • Full product lifecycle from requirements through production and operations
• Deep understanding of integrated electronics systems architecture: power systems control systems communications embedded computing and system integration
• Demonstrated ability to make high-stakes technical and business decisions balancing cost schedule performance and risk
• Proven track record leading complex multi-year programs with significant business impact and scale-up challenges
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication skillsability to influence and align stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Experience managing supplier ecosystems procurement strategy and external dependencies
• Strategic thinker with bias for action and operational execution excellence

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20 years in aerospace defense or high-reliability electronics industries
• Masters degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering or related field
• Executive leadership experience at VP or equivalent level in technology-driven companies
• Experience scaling electronics systems from development to high-volume production
• Experience with safety-critical systems development and aerospace quality standards
• Knowledge of program management methodologies and risk management frameworks
• Experience with manufacturing operations for complex electronics assemblies
• Background in embedded systems flight software or real-time control systems
• Existing relationships with suppliers and industry partners in aerospace or adjacent markets
• Experience with launch vehicle spacecraft aircraft or autonomous vehicle systems

Compensation Range (Base Salary) for:

WA applicants is $318750.00 - $431250.00

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.

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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.

• 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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