Technical Product Manager - Configuration and Pedigree (R39023)

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!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will bring a software development perspective to aerospace manufacturing systems. As a Technical Product Manager, you are responsible for the vision, strategy, roadmap, and delivery of systems that plan complex product manufacturing, test, and operational procedures. You will also help shape the future of our growing Product organization at Blue.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to impact safe human spaceflight positively. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Additional responsibilities include:

• Own the roadmap for multiple systems and work with end users to advocate on behalf of their needs
• Deliver results to the business, including defining and executing a roadmap of features and functionality
• Communicate roadmap and plans to management and the broader company
• Work with multiple teams across the organization to define and implement new manufacturing processes via iterative delivery of software solutions
• Perform analytics on data to drive business decisions and iterate on our products
• Anticipate business needs with proposals and system solutions

Qualifications:

• 3+ years as a product manager, engineering manager, or similar role
• 2+ years working in configuration-focused manufacturing or design engineering roles
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proven ability to leverage data in decision-making
• Experience working with software engineering teams in a hands-on capacity as a product manager, engineering manager, or similar role
• Experience with lean and agile software development methodology
• A demonstrated history of becoming an expert in an unfamiliar domain
• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to continuously improve it
• Outstanding organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive sophisticated projects with minimal oversight
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with and communicate with a diverse user base
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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.

Desired:

• Experience with 3D CAD, data management, and configuration management.
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing, procurement, and quality systems

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 ben