Director of Avionics Software Systems

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 234,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a seasoned leader to manage a team developing software for avionics controllers across New Glenn, Lunar, and Engines projects. You will own the lifecycle from development through qualification and production, balancing cost and performance while guiding cross-functional collaboration.

You will recruit and develop engineers, enforce HR processes, and ensure timely delivery of program objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in avionics and embedded software product development and maintenance.
• 5+ years of project management or management experience.
• B.S. degree in Engineering or a technical field, or demonstrated equivalent leadership experience.
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise eligible for employment in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering software for avionics controllers across multiple programs.
• Define common software architecture and roadmaps for each program's software product.
• Identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks; communicate with leadership.
• Coordinate with QA, Safety & Mission Assurance, and Enterprise Technology to drive cost, cycle time and delivery objectives.
• Oversee talent acquisition, development, and performance management.

Skills

Led teams

Embedded software

Avionics

Agile

Education

B.S. in Engineering/technical field

Tools

Software development tools

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a seasoned leader to manage a team developing software for avionics controllers across New Glenn, Lunar, and Engines projects. You will own the lifecycle from development through qualification and production, balancing cost and performance while guiding cross-functional collaboration.

You will recruit and develop engineers, enforce HR processes, and ensure timely delivery of program objectives.