Sr Director - Product Integrity - TeraWave

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

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

Position Overview

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Product Integrity to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality and reliability programs across our satellite connectivity systems. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring that our hardware and software platforms meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability demanded by mission-critical applications. You will own the quality vision across the entire product lifecycle—from concept through on-orbit operations—and drive a data-driven culture that treats reliability as a competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and own the quality strategy across all hardware and software subsystems, defining metrics, standards, and processes that align with mission-critical reliability requirements and regulatory frameworks (including space qualification standards and industry certifications)
• Build and lead a world-class quality organization, recruiting and developing engineers and specialists in reliability engineering, failure analysis, test engineering, and quality assurance; establish clear accountability and career pathways
• Design and implement comprehensive reliability programs including FMEA, fault tree analysis, design reviews, and predictive analytics; ensure rigorous application across all development phases and supply chain partners
• Drive test strategy and validation for both hardware and software, defining test plans, acceptance criteria, and qualification protocols; oversee test execution and data analysis to validate system performance under operational conditions
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for field issues, manufacturing defects, and design anomalies; establish systemic improvements and track closure to prevent recurrence
• Establish quality metrics and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into product health, manufacturing performance, and reliability trends; use data to inform engineering decisions and resource allocation
• Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to balance quality rigor with development velocity; influence design decisions early to prevent costly rework and field failures
• Manage supplier quality and supply chain reliability, establishing qualification criteria, audit programs, and performance monitoring for critical component suppliers
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements; maintain documentation and traceability for certification and audit purposes
• Champion a quality culture across the organization through training, communication, and recognition; make quality everyone's responsibility, not just the quality team's
• Oversee on-orbit reliability monitoring and anomaly management, working with operations and customer success teams to rapidly diagnose and resolve issues affecting deployed systems
• Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives using lean and Six Sigma methodologies; identify and eliminate waste, variability, and inefficiency in processes and products

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in hardware reliability, product integrity, or related engineering disciplines, with at least 8 years leading large technical organizations
• Proven success owning reliability and safety for complex hardware programs from concept through high-volume production and field deployment
• Deep technical expertise across semiconductors, SoCs, advanced packaging, displays, materials, connectors, mechanical assemblies, and system-level architectures
• Demonstrated experience leading failure analysis and root cause investigations for high-stakes field issues and product safety events
• Strong background in design-for-reliability methodologies, including FMEA, accelerated life testing, physics-of-failure modeling, and statistical reliability analysis
• Experience building and scaling reliability test and failure-analysis lab infrastructure across multiple geographies
• Track record of partnering with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to drive design transfer, qualification, and launch readiness at contract manufacturers
• Ability to communicate technical risk and reliability data to executive leadership, partners, and external stakeholders to support business and investment decisions
• Excellent organizational, communication, and people-leadership skills, with a track record of delivering on aggressive timelines in fast-paced environments
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, physics, or related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering science, mechanics, materials, electrical, or mechanical engineering
• Experience with space-grade or aerospace hardware, including satellite terminals, phased array antennas, or other long-lifecycle, high-reliability systems
• Experience leading reliability for outdoor energy hardware, EV infrastructure, or other ruggedized industrial systems
• Background in functional safety (e.g., TUV-certified Functional Safety Engineer) and quality/operational excellence frameworks (e.g., ASQ CMQ/OE, CRE)
• Familiarity with site reliability engineering (SRE) practices and applying AI/ML to reliability engineering, failure analysis, and engineering knowledge management
• Experience scaling hardware reliability programs across global operations spanning North America and Asia
• Recognized industry leadership, including IEEE membership, conference leadership (e.g., IRPS, IRIC, SAE), publications, and patents in reliability or hardware technology
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and driving multimillion-dollar warranty and quality savings through reliability improvements

 

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $236,318.00 - $330,844.50 WA applicants is $236,318.00 - $330,844.50

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

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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 (DBIDS) 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 (obtained before onboarding), 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.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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