Avionics Hardware Engineering Manager Lunar Permanence

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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!

In this role you would directly impact the history of space exploration and your dedicated commitment and detailed attention to detail would further the cause of safe and repeatable spaceflight for Blue Origins next-generation Lunar Landers and this will be a chance to leave your fingerprints on the history of crewed spaceflight.

As an Avionics Hardware Engineering Manager you will manage and lead a team of subject matter experts who are working on developing electrical hardware equipment for Lunar Landers. You will be a lead technical contributor in your area of expertise providing technical support directly to your product this capacity you will be responsible for exemplifying best practices balanced technical judgment and a superior work ethic.

You will be responsible for cultivating an evolving rightsized workforce; overseeing performance merits and promotions; shepherding team members careers through coaching and technical development; benchmarking their work standards and tools with other Blue Origin business units and with industry trends; and assuring that the teams work products meet domain quality standards.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. If youre excited by providing near-term value solving novel problems learning about interesting topics and completing challenging activities please apply!

Responsibilities:

• Develop lead and own upgraded analog and digital avionic designs which provide control of fluids and engine systems and on-board lunar hardware.
• Own the architecture of these hardware and firmware/microprocessor designs and support the team developing the rugged electronic hardware assemblies across the entire product life cycle from concept and requirements definition design analysis prototyping schematic capture layout design review test/verification (power-on functional / acceptance / qualification testing) and through release to production.
• Lead any architecture trade studies analyses performance characterization and specification device selection and product roadmap direction.
• Lead design risk analyses failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA) design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx) and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies.
• Participate in program level technology development mission assurance and safety initiatives and avionics development process improvements.
• Effectively communicate development status risks and challenges to management.
• Lead the team by example and create long-term strategic plans to positively influence each person on your team toward achieving Blue Origins vision.
• Be a mentor and offer leadership and development opportunities putting those around you first.
• Grow people into their full potential through inspiration and motivation.
• Responsible for forging a vision of a better future strategizing on Blue Origins direction and motivating your team to achieve Blue Origins overarching objectives by training planning directing delegating and monitoring success.
• Supply people processes and tools needed to meet the demand signals specified by project and program managers. Negotiate Statements of Work with the respective product managers.
• Manage your direct reports professional development (e.g. hiring performance reviews compensation and promotion management routine one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on performance.
• Organize and equip the Team and assure that its staff are trained.
• Embody promote and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles and the Lunar Permanence team culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering Physics or related disciplines
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary development projects people or functional groups with the responsibility of coaching others.
• 5 years of experience in at least one specialty area applicable to space flight.
• Excellent verbal written and graphical communication skills.
• Understanding of the principles concepts and methods of hardware engineering
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic work environment while regularly providing imaginative and detailed technical solutions to complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering Physics or related disciplines
• Prior responsibility for career management of employees.

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Culture Statement

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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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