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Senior Manager - Flight Systems (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

Blue Origin · Los Angeles, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteManufacturing$184k–$257k/yrFull-time

About the role

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 for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

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.

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.

Skills

A strong background in Autonomy and AI/ML is desired, along with familiarity with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) hardware and software. A comprehensive understanding of avionics systems—including power, communications, and flight computing—for space and hypersonic environments is also required.

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%.
  • 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.

Pay

Base Pay Range For CA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75 CO applicants is $169,008.00 - $236,611.20 WA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75 Other Site Ranges May Differ

Schedule

Not specified

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