Manager, Software and Hardware Configuration and Data Management- Lunar Permanence

As Manager of Software and Hardware Configuration and Data Management within the Mission Management and Integration organization, you will lead a team of configuration and data management engineers and analysts responsible for defining, implementing, and continuously improving Hardware and Software CM practices across Lunar Permanence programs. You will serve as a discipline lead — owning policies, processes, tools, and training — while ensuring configuration management rigor is maintained across all phases of the development lifecycle for both software and hardware systems. You will be at the intersection of engineering, quality, and mission assurance, building and sustaining the rigorous configuration baselines that our mission depends on. 

You will build and sustain a culture that values the criticality of rigorous configuration and data management and its direct role in building safe, high-performing spaceflight systems. Passion for our mission and vision is required! 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

People & Organization 

• Lead and manage a team of Software and Hardware Configuration and Data Management engineers and analysts; responsible for hiring, performance reviews, compensation management, and career development 

• Recruit, hire, and mentor a team; embody, promote, and coach the Blue Origin Leadership Principles 

• Serve as a trusted partner to cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, software quality assurance, and Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA), embedding configuration management best practices into every phase of program activities 

Strategy & Compliance 

• Define, own, and continuously improve Software and Hardware Configuration Management policies, processes, and best practices across the enterprise 

• Define and manage program-level Configuration Management Plans and tailoring while maintaining compliance with company procedures and processes 

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust configuration management processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards (AS9115, DO-178, DO-254), directly supporting the safety and reliability of lunar mission systems 

• Actively contribute to program milestone reviews — including design reviews, test reviews, and production readiness reviews — ensuring configuration management considerations are thoroughly addressed and documented 

• Work independently toward long-range objectives and determine the approach to solutions without appreciable direction 

Software Configuration Management 

• Manage and control software configurations across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all software baselines from development through delivery 

• Lead software design integration within the overall vehicle configuration; coordinate regular configuration reviews to align software development and change activities, including code, requirements, and software version control 

• Lead and facilitate Software Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), configuration audits, and compliance assessments; identify gaps and drive corrective actions to closure 

• Provide technical guidance to software development teams on configuration management principles, software builds, and toolchain best practices 

Hardware Configuration Management 

• Manage hardware configuration identification, including part number schema, Bill of Materials (BOM) structure, drawing control, and document tree management across Lunar Permanence programs 

• Establish and maintain hardware configuration baselines — functional, allocated, and product — and manage baseline transitions across the full program lifecycle 

• Lead and manage the hardware change control process, including Change Requests (CRs), Change Notices (CNs), and deviations 

• Manage hardware release and effectivity across multiple vehicle configurations, ensuring traceability and consistency across all affected assemblies and subsystems 

• Plan and lead Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) to verify hardware configuration integrity at key program milestones 

Avionics & EEE Integration 

• Manage configuration and data management of avionics software and hardware systems, including EEE parts, ensuring traceability and integrity across the full hardware/software integration lifecycle 

• Oversee configuration control of avionics hardware and software interfaces, supporting integration activities between flight software, embedded systems, and EEE components 

Data Management 

• Manage a team of data managers responsible for Supplier Data deliverables (SDRLs) and Contractual Data deliverables (CDRLs); ensure data management rules are enforced and customer requirements are met 

Tools & Metrics 

• Establish program and process metrics that effectively measure software and hardware CM performance and support continuous improvement 

• Manage configuration and structure of databases for usability and navigation (e.g., SharePoint, Wiki, Windchill, Jama, GitLab, Artifactory, etc.) 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education & Experience 

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM discipline and 8+ years of proven experience in aerospace, medical devices, automotive, or other related industries 

• 5+ years leading technical teams and/or functional groups with responsibility for career management of employees 

Software CM 

• 5+ years of hands-on software configuration management experience in a technical environment 

• Deep understanding of Software Configuration Management principles, concepts, and implementation within aerospace or aviation domains 

• Experience with the software development lifecycle and associated configuration management processes used for highly integrated and sophisticated products 

• Proven software configuration control experience on recently developed products from early trade studies through final design and into manufacturing, testing, maintenance, and sustaining 

• Familiarity with DO-178C (or B) and DO-254 

• Experience with software configuration identification, baselines, and release processes, as well as problem reporting — including tracking of problem reports against specific baselines and releases 

• Experience managing multiple configuration variants of a common design baseline 

• Experience managing software design changes with varying effectivity across multiple products 

• Demonstrated proficiency with version control systems and change management/agile planning tools such as GitLab, Jira, Artifactory, ClearCase or Rational Suite, Jenkins, etc. 

• Strong working knowledge of software configuration management technologies and software build and release management, including IT infrastructure and development/scripting 

• Proficiency with both Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems 

Hardware CM 

• Experience with hardware configuration identification, including part numbering, BOM management, and drawing control for complex aerospace systems 

• Experience establishing and managing hardware configuration baselines (functional, allocated, and product) and leading baseline transitions across the program lifecycle 

• Experience managing hardware change control processes, including CRs, CNs, deviations, and waivers 

• Experience managing hardware release and effectivity across multiple vehicle or product configurations 

• Experience with the principles, concepts, and methods of systems engineering and configuration management of complex aerospace systems, including export control (EAR/ITAR) regulations 

General 

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to the culture

• 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: 

Education & Certifications 

• Software Engineering B.E. and Master's degree 

• CMII certification and deep understanding of EIA-649™ Rev. C 

Software CM 

• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, GitFlow workflows, and DevOps and Agile methodologies 

• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages: Python, Shell, Perl, Ruby, Batch, or YAML 

• Background in database administration and SWCM tool administration 

• Archival and retrieval of historical releases; traceability between software and hardware artifacts 

Hardware CM 

• Experience planning and executing Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) 

• Experience developing and managing a varied set of CM principles, practices, and programs across both software and hardware domains 

Avionics & EEE 

• Experience with avionics software and hardware integration, including configuration management of EEE parts, flight software, and embedded systems across the full hardware/software integration lifecycle 

Tools & Systems 

• Experience with PTC Windchill PLM tools, Agile PLM, or Teamcenter 

• Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies 

• Familiarity with agile project management 

Program Management 

• Experience with space vehicle design, development, and test 

• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and Cost Account Management (e.g., EVM) 

• Experience managing subcontracts 

Leadership & Communication 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate across organizational boundaries