MK2 Flight Software Manager - Lunar Permanence

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.

Lead the software team for the MK2 Lander, as part of NASA's HLS SLD program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar HLS for lunar missions and establishing a lasting human presence in space. Be part of our team!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the technical team to develop and deliver flight software products that meet mission objectives and requirements, 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 incredible 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 and business judgment to ensure the efficient and effective development, testing, and delivery of products.
• Develop product roadmaps, collaborating with internal and external customers to ensure integration meets current and future mission needs.
• Work independently towards long-range objectives, determining technical objectives of assignments and developing innovative solutions.
• Embody, promote, and mentor Blue Origin leadership principles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for leading and mentoring employees.
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a passionate culture committed to safety.
• Excellent written and 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 and verification.
• Familiarity with DO-178C and 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, and Cost Account Management such as EVM.
• Experience in managing subcontracts.
• Experience with verification, integration, and testing of orbital launch vehicles or human-rated spacecraft.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $191,265.00-$267,771.00

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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