MK2 Senior Subsystems Flight Software Manager – Lunar Permanence

About Blue Origin

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!

Job Summary

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. Lead the software team for the MK2 Lander, as part of NASA’s HLS SLD program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar HLS for lunar missions and establishing a lasting human presence in space.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.