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Head of Avionics & Control Products - Blue Engines at Blue Origin | LAYIQ

Own the Technical Vision & Strategy for Engine Avionics
Own and control the technical baseline for all engine avionics and control subsystems: engine controllers, embedded control software, harnessing, instrumentation/sensors, hydraulic and ignition avionics, and associated test equipment
Architect the long-term technical roadmap for engine avionics and control products, balancing performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability across BE-3U, BE-4, BE-7, and future propulsion programs
Drive the technical direction of cross-program initiatives, ensuring the architecture serves multiple engine programs without compromising reliability or schedule
Serve as the technical authority who proactively steers toward the right engineering solution, anticipating downstream trade-offs in vibration, thermal, interface complexity, and manufacturability rather than simply reacting to constraints imposed by vehicle-side integration
Lead Full Lifecycle Execution Across Concurrent Programs
Oversee the complete lifecycle of engine avionics and control products, from requirements definition and architecture through design, integration, verification, qualification, production, and flight/test support
Provide design and architecture review authority across multiple concurrent engine programs, ensuring engineering rigor, safety, and design-for-reliability/manufacturability principles are consistently applied
Manage technical risk across the full engine avionics portfolio, identifying and mitigating cross-program dependencies and single points of failure
Support hot-fire test campaigns, qualification testing, and flight operations as needed, providing senior technical judgment during anomaly resolution
Drive Cross-Functional Integration
Serve as the primary technical interface between engine avionics/controls and vehicle-side stakeholders (New Glenn, Lunar, and future vehicle programs), translating vehicle-level requirements into engine-side technical solutions without simply absorbing constraints at face value
Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, and Manufacturing to ensure engine avionics designs are producible at scale and supportable through their operational life
Own and evolve the electronics supplier base strategy, knowing where teams typically encounter friction, how to intelligently scope requirements, and how to move fast without sacrificing reliability
Represent engine avionics and controls in executive-level technical reviews, program milestones, and cross-organizational planning forums
Build and Lead a High-Performing Organization
Build, mentor, and technically develop an organization of engineers and technical leaders, leading through managers and directors, not just through process
Provide technical mentorship and coaching that elevates the depth and judgment of the broader team, particularly in bridging bold electronics philosophy (e.g., consumer-electronics-influenced, high-volume, configurable design) with rigorous execution reality
Foster a culture of ownership, engineering excellence, and psychological safety that attracts and retains top avionics talent
Navigate organizational change with maturity, stabilizing and growing a team while maintaining momentum on mission-critical technical initiatives
Maintain budgetary awareness across programs, informing resource allocation and prioritization decisions in partnership with program and business leadership
Deliver Results
Balance innovation and reliability with mature technical judgment, driving toward solutions that are precise, scalable, and repeatable across a high-volume production environment
Execute strategic and tactical initiatives that measurably improve reliability, cost, schedule, and technical performance across the engine avionics portfolio
Champion process excellence and continuous improvement in design, verification, and production of engine avionics and control products

Direct experience with avionics for rockets, satellites, or space station systems
Direct experience with high power electronics
Executive leadership experience in technology-driven organizations
Experience with safety-critical systems development and aerospace quality standards
Knowledge of program management methodologies and risk management frameworks
Experience with manufacturing operations for complex electronics assemblies
Existing relationships with suppliers and industry partners in aerospace or adjacent high-reliability markets
Experience spanning multiple engine or propulsion programs, including large-scale embedded avionics programs
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
Base Salary Range for WA and CA Applicants: $281,250 - $401,250
Culture 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 an 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.
Export Control Regulations
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.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: 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.
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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 and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here .
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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