Change and Configuration Data Manager – In-Space Systems

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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! 

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact 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.   

The role is part of the Blue National Security business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. Our Blue Ring product line can support a variety of missions from medium Earth orbit out to the cislunar region. 

As part of a hardworking team of specialists and engineers, you will work as a Change and Data Manager focused on change management for the Blue Ring spacecraft product line. In this position, you will perform activities including handling change requests, supporting change impact identification, facilitating change boards, updating change implementation tasks, Data configuration management on Requirements, Engineering documents, and configuration control for revision management. 

We are seeking an individual with excellent organization and analytical skills and business and technical acumen who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Passion for our mission and vision is required! 

•    Relocation assistance is available for this position

•    Travel expectation: up to 10%

•    This is an individual contributor role

•    An active TS//SCI security clearance is required prior to start

Responsibilities: 

• Assess and document proposed configuration changes 
• Provide timely and high-quality configuration services for product teams 
• Ensure configuration management methods meet customer requirements 
• Identify, document, and implement system and process improvements 
• Establish product and process metrics for performance improvement 

Qualifications: 

• Strong organizational and coordination skills 
• Familiar with technical aerospace design and robust business processes 
• Active TS/SCI Clearance 
• Must be able to work onsite in Renton, WA 
• 4+ years in aerospace change management or similar industry 
• Familiarity with configuration management toolsets 
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion  
• BA/BS in a related discipline 
• 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: 

• Highly proficient with business processes and technical aerospace design 
• Experience with maintaining Contract Data Requirement Lists 
• CMII certification/training 
• Proficient with change management tools and configuration databases 
• Familiarity with Export Control regulations

Base Pay Range for:

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