Enterprise Software Architect

Application close date:

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

This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse technology specialists and engineers, you will lead and facilitate the efforts to resolve selection, organization, and integration of software technology components required to support the current and emerging business capability needs of the enterprise. This position will be focused on enabling the architecture to generate a digital thread through MBSE, digital factory, and test and flight operation capabilities. This position will provide oversight and mentorship for the application development community responsible for developing and maintaining Blue Origin’s internal software assets, vendor/partner resources, and will collaborate with all functions and levels within our enterprise in order to set standards and direction for our systems landscape. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of technology, applications, industry standard methodologies, business processes and architectural patterns to drive business and IT transformation initiatives.

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 include but are not limited to:

• Lead key aspects and supporting the execution of multi-year technology strategies, projects, and ensure alignment to technology standards.

• Analyze and evaluate cloud solutions and set standards for both adoption and usage patterns, specifically for Engineering, Manufacturing and Flight Ops systems. Expand to Finance and Corp Services as the role evolves.

• Partner with the functional IT teams (i.e. applications and operations) to ensure that solutions align to reference architecture model and technology strategy.

• Lead technology evaluation and selection efforts in various domains and ensure that the appropriate standards are defined and kept current.

• Lead the development of a Reference architecture and technical standards and user guidelines based on industry trends, innovation and business drivers.

• Provide strong functional thought leadership and consulting in the respective domain and be an advisor to the business and strategy leads on Industry standard methodologies.

• Lead transition of our software technology portfolio of services to rationalize the portfolio aligned to the Enterprise technology and system strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, CIS, Engineering, or related field

• 7 years of experience in IT system design or architecture

• 3 years of architecture experience at an enterprise level

• 4 Years of proven experience leading technical teams with or without direct reports

• Experience defining target state architectures and roadmaps

• Experience working in a large matrixed organization

• Experience in an IT role requiring interaction with senior leadership

• Experience delivering architecture solutions in an agile environment

• Experience in cross-domain IT architecture

• 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

• Proven track record of driving and leading large-scale architectural or delivery projects throughout an entire business through to completion.

• Strong technology experience, preferably past delivery lead and architecture role experience of multiple technologies including but not limited to multiple engineering technologies (Siemens TeamCenter, PTC, ClearCase, Ansys, Planview, Creo, AutoCAD, Solidworks, MATLAB etc.), IIoT technologies (for e.g. IoT gateways, etc.), Manufacturing Execution Management systems, common knowledge of cloud, automation, APIs, Security, networking and data/ integration architectures

• Exposure to various aspects of architecture practices: business, application, data, security, infrastructure, and governance. Working knowledge of various architecture frameworks

• Expertise with different architecture and design patterns (e.g. OO, Top-down, component-based design, SOA, RESTful APIs, cloud, micro-services) and tools

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $164,415.00-$230,179.95

Other site ranges may differ

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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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