Blue Origin
MK2 Core Avionics Senior Flight Software Manager - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
MK2 Core Avionics Senior Flight Software Manager - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Flight Software Manager for our Lunar Permanence business unit, responsible for leading the software team for the MK2 Lander and contributing to NASA’s HLS SLD program. This role is part of the mission to build sustainable lunar infrastructure and support crew and cargo transport to the lunar surface.
Application Close Date Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Responsibilities
Lead the technical team to develop and deliver core flight software, middleware, protocols, and operating system products that meet mission objectives and requirements while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
Define the product portfolio, specify requirements, and plan the work involved in crafting plans and tracking outcomes to meet scope.
Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a team of software engineers.
Coordinate professional development of employees through performance evaluations, compensation management, and routine development conversations.
Develop robust plans to successfully implement the work, managing key operating metrics such as technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk. Report regularly on progress to management and the team.
Provide technical leadership and perform high-quality technical work.
Monitor technical progress, requirements, budget, schedule, work, and risks, providing recommendations for changes to program management.
Coordinate with the Verification manager to ensure verification plans meet system safety requirements and prioritize resources to the verification team following development.
Apply sound engineering & business judgment to ensure the efficient & effective development, testing, and delivery of products.
Develop product roadmaps, collaborating with internal & external customers to ensure integration meets current & future mission needs.
Work independently towards long‑range objectives, determining technical objectives of assignments & developing innovative solutions.
Embody, promote, & mentor Blue Origin leadership principles.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for leading & mentoring employees.
Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, & cost.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive & professional relationships, & contribute to a passionate culture committed to safety.
Excellent written & oral communication skills.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with human‑rated space vehicle flight software development & verification.
Familiarity with DO‑178C & safety‑critical applications.
Proficiency in C++, Rust, and QNX or equivalent experience.
Experience with agile project management.
Knowledge of critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, & Cost Account Management such as EVM.
Experience in managing subcontracts.
Experience with verification, integration, & testing of orbital launch vehicles or human‑rated spacecraft.
Compensation WA applicants: $191,265.00–$267,771.00.
Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic & supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short & long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match up to 5%, & 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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits & bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions & enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts & 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, & developing a highly qualified & dedicated workforce. We hire & promote people based on qualifications, performance, & abilities, and support the establishment of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, & teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants & employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, & other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of protected status.
Affirmative Action & Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Engineering and Information Technology. Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.
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Application Close Date Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Responsibilities
Lead the technical team to develop and deliver core flight software, middleware, protocols, and operating system products that meet mission objectives and requirements while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
Define the product portfolio, specify requirements, and plan the work involved in crafting plans and tracking outcomes to meet scope.
Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a team of software engineers.
Coordinate professional development of employees through performance evaluations, compensation management, and routine development conversations.
Develop robust plans to successfully implement the work, managing key operating metrics such as technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk. Report regularly on progress to management and the team.
Provide technical leadership and perform high-quality technical work.
Monitor technical progress, requirements, budget, schedule, work, and risks, providing recommendations for changes to program management.
Coordinate with the Verification manager to ensure verification plans meet system safety requirements and prioritize resources to the verification team following development.
Apply sound engineering & business judgment to ensure the efficient & effective development, testing, and delivery of products.
Develop product roadmaps, collaborating with internal & external customers to ensure integration meets current & future mission needs.
Work independently towards long‑range objectives, determining technical objectives of assignments & developing innovative solutions.
Embody, promote, & mentor Blue Origin leadership principles.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for leading & mentoring employees.
Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, & cost.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive & professional relationships, & contribute to a passionate culture committed to safety.
Excellent written & oral communication skills.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with human‑rated space vehicle flight software development & verification.
Familiarity with DO‑178C & safety‑critical applications.
Proficiency in C++, Rust, and QNX or equivalent experience.
Experience with agile project management.
Knowledge of critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, & Cost Account Management such as EVM.
Experience in managing subcontracts.
Experience with verification, integration, & testing of orbital launch vehicles or human‑rated spacecraft.
Compensation WA applicants: $191,265.00–$267,771.00.
Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic & supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short & long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match up to 5%, & 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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits & bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions & enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts & 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, & developing a highly qualified & dedicated workforce. We hire & promote people based on qualifications, performance, & abilities, and support the establishment of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, & teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants & employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, & other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of protected status.
Affirmative Action & Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Engineering and Information Technology. Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.
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