Senior Manager - GNC Hardware - Lunar

Job Expired

Seattle, WA, United States

$167-167k

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

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! 

This role is part of the Lunar Permanance business unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.

Our Lunar Pathfinder mission will demonstrate the lander’s core capabilities – including the privately funded BE-7 landing engine, precision landing sensors, and advanced integrated power and propulsion architecture – on an early New Glenn flight. The team building this vehicle is rethinking how space systems are designed, with a high-performing architecture, efficient reusability, and rapid design iteration. Come join our team and pave the road to a permanent lunar presence.

The Senior Manager of GN&C Hardware is responsible for building and leading a diverse team to develop and deliver GN&C hardware.

Responsibilities:

Directly develop a team of GN&C hardware engineers. This includes being responsible for the people, processes, and tools crucial for best-in-class performance.
Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team
Lead direct reports’ professional development (e.g., hiring, performance evaluations, compensation and promotion management, routine one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on performance.
Demonstrate effective communication, listening abilities, and compassion as a leader. You are an authority in the subject area, and you will assure that your team’s work products meet domain quality standards. You will ensure standards and tools align with other Blue Origin business units and with industry trends.
Guide and support the development and execution of component-level GN&C test programs, including sensor and actuator characterization, hardware-in-the-loop testing, integrated on-vehicle testing, and flight testing
Perform technical work and provide technical leadership of the highest caliber
Embody, promote, and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles

Minimum Qualifications:

M.S. with 7+ years or B.S. with 10+ years of proven GN&C hardware expertise on flight projects, degree(s) in aerospace engineering or related field
Solid knowledge of inertial and relative navigation sensors and spacecraft actuators
Proven experience with at least two or more of the following GN&C hardware: inertial measurement units (gyros and accelerometers), Global Positioning System receivers, star trackers, and/or, EO/IR sensors
Experience with spacecraft avionics communications protocols (RS-422, Spacewire, etc.)
Experience with hardware specification, procurement, integration, and test support
Experience in verification and test of GN&C software and systems
Experience in employee professional development and performance assessment and alignment
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering, or equivalent
Strong fundamentals in optimal state estimation and signal processing
Experience in development of GN&C capabilities for human rated systems
Demonstrated knowledge in the development of planetary spacecraft GN&C systems
Embedded software development in C/C++, Creo
Experience with Windchill, Jama, and GIT DOORS Next Generation
Solid system engineering and configuration management skills

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is

$167,088—$256,201.60 USD

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.

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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

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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