Advanced Product Senior Principal

Blue Origin LLC - Advanced Product Senior Principal - Seattle, Washington

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!

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This position is part of the In-Space Systems (ISS) business unit and supports the Blue Ring program, which is focused on the development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today : space mobility.

As part of the Spacecraft Development team, you will engage in rapid design / build iteration, work with a world-class team, and experience the full lifecycle from formulation to flight in a short time.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to increase accessibility to space.

Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you're excited by providing near-term value, solving novel problems, and expanding your technical toolkit, please apply!

Special Mentions : Travel expected up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of mission-specific kits.
• Ensure the development of advanced products in the Spacecraft Development organization supporting the In-Space Systems capability roadmap.
• Establish best practices for the development of new technologies and capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers.
• Act as the deputy for the Senior Director of Spacecraft Development.
• Support trade studies across a diverse range of technical projects.
• Support classified business capture efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical field.
• 15+ years of experience in the aerospace / space industry.
• 5 years in a technical leadership role.
• Experience in the development of advanced spacecraft systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships.
• Self-directed and capable of independently balancing / prioritizing several tasks at once.
• 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.

Active TS / SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge in spacecraft telecommunication systems.
• 20+ years of experience in the aerospace / space industry.
• M.S. or PhD in a relevant technical field.

Compensation Range for WA applicants is $203,122.50-$284,371.50. Other site ranges may differ. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

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.

Benefits

Benefits include : Medical,

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