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Blue Origin LLC Avionics Chief Engineer in Seattle, Washington

Application 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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 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! Responsibilities: As an Avionics Chief Engineer in the Advanced Concept and Enterprise (ACE) Engineering organization, you will provide independent avionics/electrical systems technical oversight across programs within Blue Origin Engines Business Unit. You will be accountable for the avionics technical integrity by ensuring sound technical design and compliance to standards throughout the entire product life cycle from conceptual design to product fielding, with a heavy emphasis on increasing product manufacturability and reducing product life cycle cost. The position requires strong engineering and collaboration skills that will be utilized across Blue Origin engine programs, sites, and partners to implement sound solutions that support the imposed target cost, requirements and architecture. In a fast-paced and exciting environment, you will lead teams to develop innovative and affordable solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, competence, and a passion for the highest technical standards. In this role, you will collaborate with the business unit and engineering functional leadership to achieve program goals. Additionally, you will be providing guidance and mentoring to early career engineers and help foster a strong collaborative environment. Other key responsibilities include: Develop and standardize design processes/tools for Avionics Systems that include design/simulation tools, analysis methods, and verification methods Oversee product design to ensure that the avionic system meets performance requirements and is highly manufacturable and affordable Collaborate with Manufacturing to identify and implement methods/processes of lowering product cost and increasing production rate Assess and disposition technical risks with considerations to program cost and schedule Chair gated design reviews for avionic systems and components Work with product teams on practical solutions across the product lifecycle Provide and lead independent reviews of avionics related failures at the program/product level and work with functional managers in resolving systemic issues Facilitate technical trades and advise teams on solutions Collaborate with leadership to define and assess technology road-map alignment with program and product needs and industry development Participate with other members to assess and enforce engineering process health and compliance Represent the Company and project with key customers Coordinate with programs Chief Engineers on avionics solutions/improvements for their respective programs 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 is required! Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace or equivalent 15+ years of experience in development and production of avionics, safety critical electronic systems, and/or control systems Experience with analog, digital, software and firmware designs and development processes Experience with wire harness design

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