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Blue Origin LLC Flight Software Sr. Manager in Seattle, Washington
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! This role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit at Blue Origin, a world-class company that is revolutionizing space exploration. We are seeking a Senior Flight Software Manager to own the leadership and development of a fast-paced team of software engineers on the upcoming Blue Ring uncrewed spacecraft. This is both a technical role, where development and testing of embedded systems is expected, and managerial, with duties such as interviewing, hiring, and training your team. You will be expected to coordinate with peers, respectfully challenge decisions when you disagree, set clear prioritized goals, model ownership to your team, and hold them accountable while removing roadblocks and providing coaching, so they can successfully deliver high quality mission critical software. In this role you will directly manage 7 - 12 software engineers, owning all aspects of the development and internal delivery of a specific portion of the capability roadmap. You will be responsible for ensuring the software meets stakeholder needs while adhering to our reliability and quality standards. Building the team by attracting and developing the best talent is needed to ensure success, Effective technical leadership with a focus on personal ownership and continuous improvement will be crucial. Software development experience in complex, multi-system, embedded avionics is desired not required. Our main goal is to find thoughtful and capable engineers who are internally motivated. They should enjoy solving difficult challenges and take proactive approaches. They should also be open to taking measured risks to meet our customers' needs. Finally, a desire to bring the best out of your team, the ability to earn the trust of others, and the tenacity to do what it takes to deliver results will be needed to meet the goals of this program. At Blue Origin, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. We value trust, equality, and teamwork, and we believe that diversity is a strength that drives innovation. If you are passionate about space exploration and want to make a difference in the future of human spaceflight, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our exceptional team at Blue Origin. Qualifications: B.S. degree or equivalent in computer, aerospace, electrical engineering, or related field 7+ years of total experience in software development projects, including 3+ years of experience with embedded software, BSP or kernel drivers. 3+ years of experience managing software teams. C/C++ and Python experience. Experience with agile software development and DevOps practices. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Outstanding organizational and time management skills Critical thinker with innovative problem-solving skills Self-starter with a strategic and creative mentality Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion Active or ability to obtain a security clearance required. 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: 10+ years of software development experience for real-time embedded systems. Ability to manage multiple, concurrent product baselines (product line engineering) Experience working on multi-component, complex avionics for spacecraft, aircraft, of similar systems. Experience working all phases of comp