Flight Software Manager

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 162,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a senior software leader to drive safety-critical flight software for the Lunar Permanence program. You will guide a team of engineers working with NASA and national partners to ensure mission success of lunar vehicles, balancing stakeholder needs with practical capabilities.

You will mentor developers, coordinate across software and hardware subsystems, and report to the Flight Software Integrated Product Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, aeronautics, or related field; 10+ years of experience or Master/PhD with 8+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience in spaceflight or safety-critical industries.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software engineering.
• Proficiency with Jama or similar requirements management tool.
• Experience with Jira or similar activity management tool.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to build trust with stakeholders.
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required status.

Responsibilities

• Lead software team in safety-critical flight software development for lunar transport systems.
• Coordinate with subsystem leads across software and hardware domains.
• Guide technical decisions with stakeholder input and provide justification.
• Mentor and coach developers; report to Flight Software Integrated Product Lead.
• Collaborate with NASA and national partners within the Human Landing System program.

Skills

Embedded systems engineering

Jama

Jira

Leadership/mentorship

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/related field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred

Tools

Jama

Jira

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of software engineers, you will work with various subsystem stakeholders to produce and manage software engineers within Lunar Permanence. Your team will be tasked with ensuring mission success of the lunar vehicles’ safety-critical, performant flight software. You will proactively engage with the leads and engineers of different subsystems, including both software and hardware. You will guide the software team’s technical decisions using the input of stakeholders and provide the rationale behind these decisions. You will coach, mentor, and provide feedback to the developers who report directly up to you. You will report to the Flight Software Integrated Product Lead. A strong applicant will demonstrate an ability to understand the needs of our stakeholders and simultaneously represent the capabilities of our Flight Software team well. This attribute is particularly important to ensure that our team avoids over-promising and under-delivering. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, aeronautics, or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree or a PhD degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience working in spaceflight or other safety-critical industries
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems software engineering
• Proficiency in Jama or a similar requirements management tool
• Experience with Jira or a similar activity management tool
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
• 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.
• Desired: Experience with NPR 7150, DO-178, or other similar standards Experience with the agile methodology Experience with C, C++, or Rust Experience with orbital vehicles or in-space systems

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $148,103.00 - $207,343.50 WA applicants is $161,567.00 - $226,193.10

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check Required for all positions:

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Paid Time Off:

Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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