Senior Manager, New Shepard Embedded Software Engineering (R38435)

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

This role is a part of New Shepard, a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth!

As a Sr. Manger of Embedded Avionics Software Engineering, you will be responsible for leading teams of experts in developing flight software that enables human-rated spaceflight aboard New Shepard. You are a strong technical leader, and an enabler for fast decision making and change. This role requires you to be comfortable with taking ownership of complex projects. This functionally leads the development of boost, crew capsule, and ground software from the creation of software specifications, through software qualification campaigns and certification.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years in avionics software or similar field
• C/C++, Python, Linux, Jira, Git experience
• Experience with integration of systems with real-time hardware-in-the-loop or software-in-the-loop frameworks, or a combination of both
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working with and leading multi-functional teams in a diverse work environment
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Critical thinker with innovative problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with strategic and creative mentality
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• 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:

• Agile Scrum experience or certification
• DO-178 or other regulated safety-critical software frameworks
• MS, PhD degree in engineering

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is$172,189.50—$241,065.30 USD

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

 

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.

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

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

 

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, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes