Sr. Embedded Software Engineering Manager, New Shepard

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

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 a Sr. Manger of Embedded Avionics Software Engineering, you will be responsible for leading teams of experts in developing flight software that enables human-rated spaceflight aboard New Shepard. You are a strong technical leader, and an enabler for fast decision making and change. This role requires you to be comfortable with taking ownership of complex projects.This functionally manages the development of boost, crew capsule, and ground software from the creation of software specifications, through software qualification campaigns and certification. 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! The position operates primarily from the Kent, WA Headquarters. Qualifications:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• 6+ years in avionics software or similar field
• C/C++, Python, Linux, Jira, Git experience
• Experience with integration of systems with real-time hardware-in-the-loop or software-in-the-loop frameworks, or a combination of both
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working with and leading cross-functional teams in a diverse work environment
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Critical thinker with innovative problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with strategic and creative mindset
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• 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:
  • Agile Scrum experience or certification
  • DO-178 or other regulated safety-critical software frameworks
  • MS, PhD degree in engineering Don't meet every single requirement? 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 qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $162,750-$238,700 Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $177,000-$259,600 Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $177,000-$259,600 Other site ranges may differ 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. 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. 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here and here. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays Discretionary bonus programs

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