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 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.  

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!

This role is part of Enterprise Engineering (EE), where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing. EE allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities, hardware, and software and assists business units in identifying, selecting, and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, you will support the Blue Origin drive to be the world’s best manufacturing company deploying a highly automated, model driven business system across design, planning, procurement, fabrication, assembly, test, and maintenance. This role involves creating seamless integration of data across various stages of the product lifecycle, enabling end-to-end visibility, traceability, and connectivity from design and engineering through manufacturing, supply chain, and service operations. You will collaborate closely with engineering, IT, manufacturing, and business leaders to ensure the digital thread strategy aligns with organizational goals and enables efficient product development and operational excellence.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 50% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and maintain the digital thread architecture that integrates various enterprise systems (e.g., PLM, ERP, MES, CAD, IoT) and ensures seamless data flow across the product lifecycle.

• Define and implement the standards and frameworks for data interoperability, traceability, and governance across the digital thread.

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions that support the digital thread strategy.

• Develop workflows that connect systems, data, and processes to create a unified product lifecycle management experience.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement digital thread solutions that improve product innovation, reduce time-to-market, and enhance operational efficiency.

• Lead efforts to integrate existing tools and systems such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Industrial IoT (IIoT) platforms.

• Ensure the digital thread supports real-time data sharing, product lifecycle traceability, and cross-functional collaboration between teams.

• Develop data models, architecture, and governance policies for managing the digital thread’s data flow, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and security across multiple systems.

• Enable analytics, simulations, and digital twins by ensuring that the digital thread provides high-quality data for real-time decision-making and predictive insights.

• Work with key stakeholders, including product engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, IT, and quality teams, to align the digital thread solution with business objectives.

• Serve as the point of contact for digital thread initiatives, advising leadership on digital thread strategies and best practices.

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital thread, digital twin, and Industry 4.0 solutions.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize digital thread performance and ensure it evolves with business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.

• 7+ years of experience in system architecture, solution design, or enterprise-level digital transformation initiatives, preferably within manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or similar industries.

• Proven track record of implementing digital thread, PLM, or other complex enterprise integration projects.

• Deep knowledge of enterprise systems such as PLM (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault Systèmes), ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle), MES, and IIoT platforms.

• Strong understanding of data management, integration patterns (e.g., APIs, middleware, data lakes), and interoperability frameworks.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture is preferred.

• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies such as digital twin, additive manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and smart factories.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a strong focus on delivering value-driven solutions.

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Project management experience, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage timelines and deliverables.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in industries with complex product lifecycles, such as aerospace, automotive, or heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with Agile or DevOps methodologies for solution development and deployment.

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $132,397.13-$185,355.98;WA applicants is $143,989.50-$201,585.30

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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