Production Supervisor, GS1, AFT Module Integration - All- SHIFT

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a 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 towards 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 of experts, you will oversee the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of flight hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made and operated.

If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, enjoy occasional travel, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage/supervise the GS1 AFT Module (Avionics) Integration team with an emphasis on Avionics, including developing resource plans and profiles, authorizing job descriptions, conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, assigning tasks, and conducting performance reviews.

• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop avionics integration technicians and engineers, managing workloads, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering technical expertise

• Integration Management: Oversee the installation, integration, and testing of avionics systems including communication, navigation, surveillance, flight control, and mission systems

• Technical Problem Resolution: Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex avionics integration challenges, developing innovative solutions while maintaining schedule adherence

• Project Coordination: Plan and manage avionics integration activities across multiple projects, coordinating resources, timelines, and interdependencies with other engineering disciplines

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all integration activities comply with DO-178, DO-254, and other applicable aviation standards while maintaining comprehensive documentation and traceability

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize integration procedures, test methodologies, and validation processes to enhance efficiency and product quality

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Systems Engineering, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and Flight Test teams to resolve interface issues and ensure system-level performance

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all avionics integration activities adhere to FAA, EASA, or other relevant regulatory requirements for certification and airworthiness

Qualifications:

• Direct/Indirect leadership experience, working aerospace development programs or production lines.

• Structure and Integration experience; fluids and tubing install, instrumentation and electrical cabling/harness routing, bracketry, avionics, general Aerospace/Launch vehicle assembly

• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.

• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detai