Avionics Hardware Engineering Manager - Lunar Permanence

Role Overview

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, developing Blue Moon landers and related products. The Avionics Hardware Engineering Manager will lead a team of experts in designing electrical hardware for lunar landers, providing technical support and ensuring high‑quality, safe and repeatable spaceflight.

• Develop, lead, and own upgraded analog and digital avionic designs for control of fluids and engine systems and on‑board lunar hardware.
• Own architecture of hardware and firmware/microprocessor designs, and support the team across the product life cycle.
• Lead architecture trade studies, analyses, performance characterization and specification, device selection, and product roadmap direction.
• Lead design risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx), and root‑cause analysis of test discrepancies.
• Participate in programme‑level technology development, mission assurance and safety initiatives, and avionics development process improvements.
• Effectively communicate development status, risks and challenges to management.
• Lead the team by example, create long‑term strategic plans and mentor team members.
• Grow people into their full potential through inspiration and motivation.
• Forge a vision of better future, strategise on Blue Origin's direction, and motivate team to achieve overarching objectives.
• Supply people, processes and tools needed to meet demand signals specified by project and program managers; negotiate Statements of Work with the product managers.
• Manage direct reports' professional development, hiring, performance reviews, compensation, promotion management, routine coaching.
• Organise and equip the team and assure staff training.
• Embody, promote and coach Blue Origin leadership principles and the Lunar Permanence team culture.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary development projects or functional groups with coaching responsibilities.
• 5+ years of experience in at least one specialty area applicable to space flight.
• Excellent verbal, written and graphical communication skills.
• Understanding of the principles, concepts and methods of hardware engineering.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment while providing imaginative, detailed technical solutions to complex problems.

• Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics or related disciplines.
• Prior responsibility for career management of employees.

California applicants: $ – $

Colorado applicants: $ – $

Washington applicants: $ – $

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and 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, plus 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Bonus and other compensation may vary based on role and level.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions.
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check may be required for certain job profiles involving military installations.
• Additional requirements for driver positions and others as applicable.
• For certain job profiles, ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential may be required.

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