SLD Avionics Manager, Electrical Engineering - Lunar Permanence

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

The Lunar Permanence Business Unit is Blue Origin's team dedicated to developing mission architectures, creating, and fostering new technologies into our existing offerings, building our next generation of leaders, and commercializing new platforms, such as our planned Lunar Lander program, Blue Moon (Link: ), and other ambitious space destinations programs that fuel Blue Origin's growth and further its mission.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.

Avionics PCB Layout and EEE Parts Manager scope includes the functional management of subject matter experts in the areas of PCB Layout and Electronic, Electrical, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts for the design of avionics systems.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision are required!

Responsibilities:

• Management of team of direct report PCB layout engineers and EEE Parts engineers that owns the design and implementation of Avionics printed circuit boards and the specification, qualification, and test of EEE parts for Avionics applications.
• Owning formal performance management of team of direct report PCB layout and EEE parts engineers.
• Partnering with program leaders to develop staffing plans for PCB layout and EEE parts support and supporting formal staffing activities to maintain needed levels of support.
• Ownership of tools and processes related to PCB layout and EEE parts management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in leading functionally aligned team members and indirect/matrixed program team members.
• 8+ years of experience working in related disciplines.
• Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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.
• 10% travel to other Blue Origin locations for various meetings, or large scale company events.

Desired:

• Master of Science in Aerospace, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in implementing continuous improvement for processes, methods, and practices.

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $125,235.00-$175,329.00; WA applicants is $136,620.00-$191,268.00.

Other site ranges may differ.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.