Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago
MK2 Core Avionics Senior Flight Software Manager - Lunar Permanence
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$191K/yr - $268K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company envisioning millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The MK2 Core Avionics Senior Flight Software Manager will lead the software team for the MK2 Lander, developing core flight software and ensuring mission objectives are met while managing a team of engineers.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the technical team to develop and deliver core flight software, middleware, protocols, and operating system products that 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
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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey 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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