Avionics Subsystems, Aerospace Systems Engineer 3

Blue Origin•Denver, FL

4d•$119,814 - $182,988

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit and the Lunar MK2 Avionics team, which develops the avionics product line for Blue Moon crewed landers. The team is responsible for avionics development for the MK2 lander, including command and control, communications, power systems, and system integration and testing. The position supports subsystem execution as the program progresses through design release, hardware build, and delivery of finished spacecraft for launch. It collaborates with cross-disciplinary engineers, technicians, customers, teammates, partners, and facility operators across the United States. Reporting to the director of avionics, the role supports design release planning, supply chain integration, cross-subsystem coordination, and timely build and program execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, aerospace sciences, business, operations management, mathematics, or a related discipline.
At least 2 years of experience planning and managing projects or programs, including priorities, scope, schedule, integration, and cost.
Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and Cost Account Management.
Experience developing product schedules and managing complex system developments.
Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and provide imaginative, detailed solutions to complex problems.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM field, such as systems engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
Proficiency with MS Excel features such as Macros, Power Query, and Power Pivot, as well as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience leading complex, highly integrated products and managing development of avionics, other complex electronics, or spacecraft systems.
Experience with collaboration and project software such as Confluence, P6 Primavera, MS Project, Jira, or similar packages.
Demonstrated ability to establish project controls, including integrated master schedules (IMS), budgeting, and scope management.

Responsibilities

Support design release planning, organization, and execution, including technical design team tasking, supply chain integration, and collaboration across vehicle subsystems.
Manage program metrics and reporting tools for budgets, engineering, equipment, procurement and production schedules, status reports, and resource plans.
Serve as a focal point for the avionics director in interfacing with subsystem teams on development and execution of the avionics development plan.
Coordinate dependencies across avionics teams, other subsystems, and the overall program team to mature designs, release drawings, and procure or build avionics hardware for testing, certification, and flight.
Track and manage engineering products to support production readiness and reduce execution risk.
Develop engineering-driven procurement packages, provide technical guidance for vendor and supplier selection, and maintain insight into key suppliers and critical hardware.
Write technical proposals, statements of work, and key decision tickets as needed to support program execution.
Interface with the NASA customer and other teams to provide schedule information, insight, and customer deliverables.
Identify, manage, address, and close key risks and opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year, based on scheduled weekly hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed.