Avionics Software Director

Job Expired

Seattle, WA, United States

$225-225k

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

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! 

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will report to the Director of Spacecraft Avionics for In-Space Systems as the Software Director responsible for software development. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of software development for various projects.

This is both a technical contributor and people manager position. You will use your expertise to guide the software development effort as well as managing and leading world-class talent. You will also help define and verify project requirements, plans, and technical documentation, and integrate with groups throughout Blue Origin to promote and ensure industry best practices.

This highly impactful position requires your acute dedication and attention towards reliable and the safety of spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsible and accountable for advising the technical team to develop and deliver flight software products that meet mission objectives and satisfy requirements while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team.
Lead your direct reports’ professional development including performance evaluations, compensation and promotion management, routine one-on-one development conversations and development opportunities.
Perform technical work and provide technical leadership of the highest caliber.
Coordinate with SIL and HIL Verification managers to ensure verification plans meet system safety requirements. Provide resources to the verification teams following development.
Support product roadmaps, working with internal and external customers to understand how your product meets current and future mission needs.
Embody, promote, and mentor the Blue Origin leadership principles and In-Space Systems culture.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field, or equivalent experience.
10 years of validated experience in software development.
5+ years leading and handling software teams.
Experience with spacecraft flight software development and qualification.
Experience with aerospace vehicle development.
Demonstrated software engineering skills, particularly with real-time embedded systems and C/C++.
Experience in full life cycle software development, including system design and analysis, requirement capture and development, software implementation and verification, system integration, qualification, and releasing.
Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a 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.

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
Experience developing safety critical products applying NPR 7150.2, DO-178, or other safety-critical software standard.
Experience operating integrated hardware-in-the-loop lab environments.
Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital launch vehicles or human rated spacecraft.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is

$225,350.30—$330,513.70 USD

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

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

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