Director of Avionics, Lunar Core Components

Director Of Avionics, Lunar Core ComponentsApplication 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 Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing 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 Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further our mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface and to support long-duration presence on the Moon.As the Director of Avionics, Lunar Core Components, you will lead a large organization of engineers and technical staff responsible for the design, development, verification, and production of critical, common avionics hardware systems used across the Lunar Permanence portfolio. Your portfolio spans multiple product groups, including Command and Data Handling, Navigation Sensors, Power Generation and Distribution, and Energy Storage systems. You will drive multiple concurrent development campaigns from concept through production, establishing hardware development practices that balance operational excellence with appropriate risk-taking to deliver on aggressive schedules. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and attention to safe and reliable spaceflight.Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):Lead the people and culture of the Lunar Core Avionics organization, fostering career development and raising the bar on performance through strategic planning, high-quality decision-making, collaboration, communication, and trust.Lead multiple concurrent avionics hardware development campaigns across Command and Data Handling, Navigation Sensors, Power Generation, and Energy Storage product groups.Own and manage a large program portfolio, including budget allocation, integrated schedule development, staffing plans, and resource prioritization across all avionics development activities.Drive hardware development from concept through production, including architecture, detailed design, analysis, verification testing, qualification, and transition to production and flight operations.Establish and implement streamlined hardware development processes that enable speed while maintaining quality, clearly distinguishing value-added activities from bureaucracy.Make informed, risk-based decisions that balance technical performance, schedule, and cost while ensuring system safety and mission assurance are prioritized.Define and control technical requirements, interfaces, and performance specifications for avionics hardware systems and their integration into Lunar vehicles.Lead integrated product teams (IPTs) to deliver hardware on schedule and within budget while meeting performance, reliability, and safety requirements.Establish verification and validation strategies, including development testing, qualification, and transition to production and flight operations.