Sr. Manager GenAI/AI R&D Software Development

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About the role

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies. As part of the AI Manufacturing Execution System leadership team, you will bring software engineering leadership to aerospace design and analysis systems. You will be a key leader of the team responsible for building our Physical AI tools - AI native systems that accelerate the design, build and test our products using the latest generative and agentic AI technologies and approaches. We are looking for a leader who has an approach hallmarked by rapid delivery, continuous‑improvement and people leadership skills who is ready to apply their technical expertise, management skill, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Software Development Manager. This leader will manage a team of skilled software developers and drive them to execute an ambitious technology roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the enterprise Manufacturing Execution Systems AI software engineering team to build AI software products that will accelerate the hardware lifecycle: requirements, design, simulation, analysis, build, operate.
• Hire, staff, and manage the software engineering/research science team to execute against the Enterprise MES AI goals and product roadmap.
• Partner with customers to identify needs and create innovative solutions, working in concert with the Emerging Technology leaders and product managers to develop and execute against a Physical AI product roadmap and capability set.
• Collaborate with external partners like Anthropic, AWS, OpenAI and other LLM and AI service providers to integrate and securely enable market leading Physical AI capabilities at Blue Origin.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Own and optimize production of the MES AI systems, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability, and instrumenting for performance, cost, and quality.
• Grow and mentor dedicated individuals and future leaders.

Qualifications

• Masters or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Physics, Statistics or other STEM degree.
• 10+ Years of Software and systems engineering in fast paced environments with 3+ years leading development teams.