Manager Embedded Flight Software Engineer - New Glenn (R39892)

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth’s orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space.

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!

As a Manager of Embedded Flight Software Engineering, you will lead a team of experts in developing flight software that enables spaceflight aboard New Glenn. 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 sophisticated projects. This position functionally leads by creating 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 impact safe human spaceflight positively. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of total experience in software development projects.
• 3+ years of experience working with embedded software, BSP or kernel drivers.
• 3+ years of experience managing software teams.
• Experience with agile software development practices.
• C/C++ and Python experience.
• 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 a 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:

• M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience as Scrum Master and/or Product Owner.
• DO-178 or other regulated safety-critical software frameworks
• Experience with integration of systems with real-time hardware-in-the-loop or software-in-the-loop frameworks or a combination of both

 

 

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is$187,266—$262,172.40 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

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