Avionics Chief Engineer

4 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Avionics Chief Engineer to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our Enterprise Engineering organization, you will be responsible for ensuring the technical integrity and compliance of our spacecraft avionics systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight for the development and integration of spacecraft avionics systems.
  • Ensure compliance with technical standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate technical risks.
  • Develop and implement avionics technical baselines and strategies.
  • Chair Technical Evaluation Committees and lead resolution of key technical issues.
  • Ensure adequate rationale is present to safely address risks and technical issues.
  • Collaborate with Program Chief Engineers to oversee design, development, and integration & test of the avionics.
  • Contribute to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical judgement and competence, and a passion for the highest technical standards.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 20 years of advanced space-rated avionics design, development, or analysis experience.
  • Proven experience as a Chief Engineer on space-rated avionics development programs.
  • Experience with launch vehicle avionics and architectures is a plus.
  • Experience and understanding of spacecraft Flight Software architectures, design, and engineering.
  • Experience in wire harness design and manufacturing.
  • Understanding of various space environments as it relates to avionics design to ensure radiation hardness / tolerance and reliability.
  • Experience in full life-cycle development of spacecraft and / or satellite avionics hardware, integration & test, launch and mission operations support.
  • Experience designing, deploying, and supporting multiple complete flight systems or systems of similar complexity.
  • Previous experience with product lines and multi-payload spacecraft is strongly preferred.
  • Highly organized teammate with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven track record to operate with cohesive and effective teams and drive rapid decision making within those teams.
  • Experience with development in mission and safety-critical environments.
  • Leadership experience in a space development environment.
  • Ability to travel and/or temporary duty in support of growing tempos of production and operations.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
  • 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
  • An M.S. in an engineering-related field.
  • Experience in full life-cycle development of spacecraft and / or satellite avionics software/firmware development, integration, testing, and formal verification.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

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 work force.

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