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Blue Origin · 1 month ago

MK2 Senior Subsystems Flight Software Manager - Lunar Permanence

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$191K/yr - $268K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The MK2 Senior Subsystems Flight Software Manager will lead the software team for the MK2 Lander, playing a key role in developing the Lunar HLS for lunar missions and establishing a lasting human presence in space.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the technical team to develop and deliver flight software products that integrate all the subsystems that make up our lunar lander, and 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 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

Qualification

Flight software developmentC++ proficiencyTechnical team managementProject managementRust proficiencyQNX experienceDO-178C familiarityAgile project managementRisk managementRequirements managementCommunicationMentoring skills

Required

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

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

Benefits

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%

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.

Company

Blue Origin

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Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.

Founded in 2000

Kent, Washington, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.blueorigin.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$185.35M

Key Investors

NASAUnited States Space Force

2024-02-20Secondary Market

2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M

2021-12-03Grant· $130M

Leadership Team

David Limp

Chief Executive Officer

Tim Collins

Vice President, Global Supply Chain

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