SLD Software Systems & Tools, Manager – Lunar Permanence

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.

Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers and leaders, you will lead the organization of future software development for all lunar vehicles.

You will ensure successful delivery of software products by looking at future needs and requirements. Staying ahead of the software development teams, you will look at all phases of development from CONOPS to product validation, determine which functions are available for development.

Reporting to the Software Director of Lunar Permanence, you will work with Systems, Assembly, Operations and other Integrated Product Teams to ensure coordinated development to meet integration milestones.

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 Permanence system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and sets design review criteria and leads development teams through design reviews.
• Support agile management and coaching.
• Provides version / release management and executes technical baseline control.
• Owns and develops software support tools.
• Develops and maintains process plans and procedures.
• Responsible and accountable for directing the technical team to develop software products that meets mission objectives and satisfy requirements while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
• Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team.
• Manage your direct reports’ professional development (e.g., performance reviews, compensation and promotion management, routine one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on performance.
• Develop robust plans meeting deliverables and manage to the key operating metrics - including technical, cost, schedule, and risk - reporting regularly to management and the team on progress.
• Perform technical work and provide technical leadership of the highest caliber.
• Monitor technical progress, requirements, budget, schedule, deliverables and risks as well as review recommendations for change with program management.
• Utilize good engineering and business judgement to ensure the most efficient and effective product is designed, tested, and delivered.
• Work with peers to develop product roadmaps, working with internal and external customers to understand how your product integrates to meet current and future mission needs.
• Work independently toward long-range objectives without appreciable direction and determine the technical objectives of assignments to develop approaches to solutions.
• Embody, promote, and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles.

Qualifications

• 1+ years leading technical teams and / or running functional groups with responsibility for leading and mentoring employees.
• Experience 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 culture of inclusion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field.
• 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 human space vehicle software development and verification.
• Familiar with agile project management.
• Experience with NPR 7150.2, DO-178C and safety critical applications.
• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP / IMS, risk management, requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM.
• Experience managing subcontracts.
• Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital launch vehicles or human rated spacecraft.

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $139,013-$194,617

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $151,650-$212,310

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $151,650-$212,310

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Paid Time Off : Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus : Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, and dedicated work force.

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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, gender, 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.

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