Sr. Configuration & Development Engineer - Lunar Permanence Verified today
About the Role
This position is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. You will lead the development, ownership, and continuous improvement of configuration and data management processes, workflows, and tools across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Maintain existing and establish new Blue Origin configuration management processes to support needs across various programs
- Identify and implement system and process improvements to increase efficiency and quality
- Evaluate and recommend configuration and data management methodologies, technologies, and tools to support business objectives and future growth
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and support the integration of systems or applications
- Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders at various levels to identify configuration and data management needs, define requirements, and drive implementation of scalable solutions
- Create and continuously monitor process metrics and performance indicators, and initiate corrective actions as needed
- Develop and own instructional content and training courses on configuration and data management for the enterprise
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, promoting professional development and best practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field
- 8 or more years experience in the development and/or manufacturing of highly integrated and complex products
- Advanced professional expertise of configuration management principles and practices
- Demonstrated configuration control experience on recently developed products from early trade studies through final design and into manufacturing, test, maintenance and sustaining
- Experience managing multiple configuration variants of a common design baseline
- Experience managing changes to an operating system with varying effectivity across multiple products
- Familiar with viewing and navigating large models in CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)
- Knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning and/or data management tools
- High attention to detail and strong organizational and coordination skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
- 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 Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace or automotive industries
- Experience with customer deliverables (CDRLs) and supplier deliverables (SDRLs)
- Experience using Windchill, Creo, Jama Connect, Confluence, and Jira
- Familiarity with Export Control regulations (EAR/ITAR)
- Experience understanding contractual requirements
- Knowledge of aerospace vehicle fabrication and assembly techniques and related quality control concepts
- Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
Compensation and Benefits
Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match of up to 5%, Education Support Program, Stock Options for regular employees (20+ hours/week), up to four weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.