Senior Manager - Flight Systems (TS/SCI Clearance Required)
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. This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Flight Systems to lead a team of engineers dedicated to the complete flight reentry system. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring mission success and optimizing vehicle performance by leveraging both hardware and software expertise. The ideal candidate will guide the team using modern methodologies including Agile development, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Model-Based Development with a Digital Twin/Thread. A strong background in Autonomy and AI/ML is desired, along with familiarity with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) hardware and software. You should also possess a comprehensive understanding of avionics systems—including power, communications, and flight computing—for space and hypersonic environments. A key responsibility will be to effectively communicate vehicle performance validated through simulation, software-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop demonstrations.
Relocation provided. Travel expected up to 15% of the time. Interviews will include a technical assessment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of GNC and Avionics engineers.
- Oversee the complete lifecycle of flight systems, from preliminary design to flight operations.
- Manage flight system development schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure milestones are met.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including structures, propulsion, and software, to ensure system integration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.
- Proven experience in a leadership or management role.
- Strong understanding of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and/or Avionics systems.
- Ability to manage 6+ direct reports.
- Current TS/SCI clearance or ability to hold TS/SCI.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Direct experience with reentry and/or hypersonic vehicle systems.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex aerospace projects.
Pay
- For CA applicants: $183,807.00 - $257,328.75
- For CO applicants: $169,008.00 - $236,611.20
- For WA applicants: $183,807.00 - $257,328.75
- Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
- 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%.
- Education Support Program.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.