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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will participate in the development and implementation of configuration management systems for New Glenn spaceflight systems. We are seeking an experienced individual with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and analytics skills who can thrive in a fast paced environment. You will be primarily responsible for the team that implements and executes the configuration and data management systems used by the New Glenn business unit. You will ensure the implementation is consistent with company policies. In this hands-on position, you will work to increase the speed and efficiency of the program by supporting the timely delivery, quality, and transparency of data to support program activity and business systems. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Execute the New Glenn documentation and configuration management strategy.
- Lead and support in the establishment of a world-class Configuration Management structure and organization
- Ensure configuration and data management rules are enforced and meeting customer requirements
- Train users on the proper use of configuration management tools and systems.
- Establish new processes and implement effective change management as required, communicating cross-business as necessary.
- Establish product and process metrics that effectively measure and improve performance of documentation and configuration management processes as required.
- Ensure configuration management requirements are met and are compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements and standards.
- Lead and/or support change control meetings to ensure risks and change impacts are well understood and documented
- Identify and implement system and process improvements as required to increase efficiency and quality
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of direct product configuration management experience (product structure, parts, drawings and requirements management experience highly desired).
- 3+ years of experience working in a highly regulated environment (security systems, medical device, aerospace, etc.).
- Deep experience with world-class toolsets for configuration management in complex products
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with staff at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, customers and suppliers.
- Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
- Proficient with configuration management principles and practices
- Proficient with product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data management tools
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- AA/AS or BA/BS in a related technical or liberal arts discipline
- Familiarity with export control (EAR/ITAR) regulations
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CMII certification/training
- Experience in aerospace or aviation
- Experience with Windchill, Creo/CATIA, MPMLink, ERP/MES systems
- Experience with DOORS Next Generation
- Experience with Confluence & JIRA
- Database skills with SQL, queries, etc
Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $69,960.00-$97,944.00;WA applicants is $76,320.00-$106,848.00
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, 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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
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