Flight Software Manager

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

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of software engineers, you will work with various subsystem stakeholders to produce and manage software engineers within Lunar Permanence. Your team will be tasked with ensuring mission success of the lunar vehicles’ safety-critical, performant flight software. You will proactively engage with the leads and engineers of different subsystems, including both software and hardware. You will guide the software team’s technical decisions using the input of stakeholders and provide the rationale behind these decisions. You will coach, mentor, and provide feedback to the developers who report directly up to you. You will report to the Flight Software Integrated Product Lead. A strong applicant will demonstrate an ability to understand the needs of our stakeholders and simultaneously represent the capabilities of our Flight Software team well. This attribute is particularly important to ensure that our team avoids over-promising and under-delivering. 

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of 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! 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, aeronautics, or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree or a PhD degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience 

5+ years of experience working in spaceflight or other safety-critical industries 

5+ years of experience in embedded systems software engineering 

Proficiency in Jama or a similar requirements management tool 

Experience with Jira or a similar activity management tool 

Excellent written and spoken communication skills 

Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships

“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.  

Desired: 

Experience with NPR 7150, DO-178, or other similar standards 

Experience with the agile methodology 

Experience with C, C++, or Rust  

Experience with orbital vehicles or in-space systems 

 

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $148,103.00 - $207,343.50 WA applicants is $161,567.00 - $226,193.10

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.

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

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